Process
There are 4 tech interviews and 1 HR interview.
Tech questions are mostly about the JVM, I/O, networking, and operating systems.
Coding is not emphasized heavily, but you will be asked to explain your thinking process for certain questions, such as how to find the most frequent words in a series.
Questions
How do you find the words that appear most in a series?
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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
Just so so
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
February 6, 2022
Pros: Your skills can be improved in a short time.
Cons: Always feel tired and depressed.
4.0
Work Salary in Alibaba Group, Hangzhou
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
April 1, 2021
Pros: I can learn a lot of tech from different business departments.
Cons: The workload is too heavy.
5.0
Worked as a front-end engineering intern at Alibaba Group
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
March 8, 2015
Pros: The working time is quite flexible.
Gyms and good restaurants are in the company.
People there are friendly and will always be willing to help you out.
Cons: There are many trainings, but the quality should be improved. Some trainers don't even prepare for their speech.
- 4.0Just so soSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaFebruary 6, 2022Pros: Your skills can be improved in a short time.Cons: Always feel tired and depressed.
- 4.0Work Salary in Alibaba Group, HangzhouSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaApril 1, 2021Pros: I can learn a lot of tech from different business departments.Cons: The workload is too heavy.
- 5.0Worked as a front-end engineering intern at Alibaba GroupSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaMarch 8, 2015Pros: The working time is quite flexible. Gyms and good restaurants are in the company. People there are friendly and will always be willing to help you out.Cons: There are many trainings, but the quality should be improved. Some trainers don't even prepare for their speech.
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