Process
There were around 8 interviews, with extreme delays in decision-making. The majority of interviews were fine, with some minor issues related to cultural differences or imperfect English. I learned about my rejection after an auto-generated email, which was a bit weird, considering we discussed approximately 8 interviews.
Questions
Readiness to work in a harsh environment.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Japan 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 Japan.
Alibaba Work Experiences
4.0
Smart Team, Less Tech
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
December 29, 2016
Pros: 1. Work environment
2. Gym
3. A bunch of geniuses around you
Cons: 1. Not too tech-oriented
2. KPI-driven
5.0
Good place to work
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bellevue, Washington, United States
September 30, 2024
Pros: offers you maximum freedom to try and error your own ideas, which is great for cutting-edge research.
Cons: Tight schedule, and not so long-term sometime.
3.0
Not a good place to work at
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Singapore, Singapore
March 7, 2023
Pros: Big company, multiple intra-company transfer chances.
Cons: - Toxic culture, long work hours, low efficiency.
- 4.0Smart Team, Less TechSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaDecember 29, 2016Pros: 1. Work environment 2. Gym 3. A bunch of geniuses around youCons: 1. Not too tech-oriented 2. KPI-driven
- 5.0Good place to workSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBellevue, Washington, United StatesSeptember 30, 2024Pros: offers you maximum freedom to try and error your own ideas, which is great for cutting-edge research.Cons: Tight schedule, and not so long-term sometime.
- 3.0Not a good place to work atSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSingapore, SingaporeMarch 7, 2023Pros: Big company, multiple intra-company transfer chances.Cons: - Toxic culture, long work hours, low efficiency.
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