Process
In a round lasting about 30 minutes, there were three calls per day.
They asked some basic questions, such as:
- What is the difference between a thread and a process?
- Describe the concept of the stack or heap in memory.
- Explain the work process of a compiler (like g++, gcc, or others).
Questions
What is the difference between stack and heap in memory?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in China.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in China is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive75%
Neutral20%
Negative5%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Engineer interview process in China.
Alibaba Work Experiences
4.0
Not WLB, but salary is good
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
August 29, 2021
Pros: Salary is relatively high compared to others.
Cons: Exhausted, and high house prices.
3.0
Good Pay, Lots Of Work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
December 5, 2022
Pros: The salary is pretty good in comparison.
Cons: A lot of crunch and work.
3.0
important for me, and my first job of my life
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
July 9, 2011
Pros: Fast growth, great achievement in Taobao. Your work can affect thousands of millions of customers in e-commerce and you have expectations of being listed.
Cons: Evening hard working and less pay compared with your effort and peer companies. You may often work after 10 pm.
- 4.0Not WLB, but salary is goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaAugust 29, 2021Pros: Salary is relatively high compared to others.Cons: Exhausted, and high house prices.
- 3.0Good Pay, Lots Of WorkSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeDecember 5, 2022Pros: The salary is pretty good in comparison.Cons: A lot of crunch and work.
- 3.0important for me, and my first job of my lifeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaJuly 9, 2011Pros: Fast growth, great achievement in Taobao. Your work can affect thousands of millions of customers in e-commerce and you have expectations of being listed.Cons: Evening hard working and less pay compared with your effort and peer companies. You may often work after 10 pm.
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