Software Engineer Interview Experience - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
February 1, 2019
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
All went fine. The interviewer was friendly, and the atmosphere was nice.
There were some behavioral questions as well as a technical part. Some questions required the STAR model, such as describing your best project or a failure.
Overall, it wasn't too difficult, but I haven't received an offer yet.
Questions
Algorithms, coding, theory, LeetCode tasks.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral0%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Alibaba's Software Engineer interview process in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Alibaba Work Experiences
3.0
Good Pay, Heavy Workload
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
May 14, 2023
Pros: Competitive Salary.
Supply transportation fee.
Cons: I always need to work after 6:00 p.m., and I normally get off at 9:00 p.m. I feel burned out with the great amount of workload. I often solve very simple things in complex ways.
5.0
Good Culture, But Too Much Work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 11, 2022
Pros: Good culture and good benefits.
Cons: Long working hours and lots of work.
5.0
Great place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
May 28, 2022
Pros: Nice working atmosphere.
Great place to learn new things.
Cons: Tons of pressure.
Management team can sometimes be unreasonable.
- 3.0Good Pay, Heavy WorkloadSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaMay 14, 2023Pros: Competitive Salary. Supply transportation fee.Cons: I always need to work after 6:00 p.m., and I normally get off at 9:00 p.m. I feel burned out with the great amount of workload. I often solve very simple things in complex ways.
- 5.0Good Culture, But Too Much WorkSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 11, 2022Pros: Good culture and good benefits.Cons: Long working hours and lots of work.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeMay 28, 2022Pros: Nice working atmosphere. Great place to learn new things.Cons: Tons of pressure. Management team can sometimes be unreasonable.
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