Software Engineer Interview Experience - United Kingdom
April 7, 2022
Positive ExperienceGot Offer
Process
Good overall. The process consists of several rounds and offers the chance to talk with colleagues and leaders.
Make sure to practice more LeetCode-like algorithm questions before the interview. Be ready to answer anything that is written on your CV.
Questions
Q: Tell the difference between TCP and UDP.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in United Kingdom.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United Kingdom is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive100%
Neutral0%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Engineer interview process in United Kingdom.
Alibaba Work Experiences
4.0
Exceptional Quality, Positive Impact
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
September 27, 2025
Pros: Noting Noting Noting Noting Noting
Cons: We have had the pleasure of collaborating with [Company Name] over the past [Time Period]. This partnership has been pivotal to our business transformation, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to quality and professionalism. Their expertise has made a substantial positive impact on our operations and success.
5.0
Pros and Cons
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
September 21, 2025
Pros: Good work environment and nice colleagues.
Cons: Poor work-life balance and large workloads.
3.0
Beautiful Perks, Pointless Overtime
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
September 20, 2025
Pros: High-end working environment, beautiful company park environment.
Cons: Pointless overtime. Relationships are more important than ability.
- 4.0Exceptional Quality, Positive ImpactSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeHong Kong, Hong Kong, ChinaSeptember 27, 2025Pros: Noting Noting Noting Noting NotingCons: We have had the pleasure of collaborating with [Company Name] over the past [Time Period]. This partnership has been pivotal to our business transformation, demonstrating their exceptional commitment to quality and professionalism. Their expertise has made a substantial positive impact on our operations and success.
- 5.0Pros and ConsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSeptember 21, 2025Pros: Good work environment and nice colleagues.Cons: Poor work-life balance and large workloads.
- 3.0Beautiful Perks, Pointless OvertimeSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaSeptember 20, 2025Pros: High-end working environment, beautiful company park environment.Cons: Pointless overtime. Relationships are more important than ability.
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