Process
My friend referred me, which allowed me to skip the written test. There were only two rounds of phone interviews.
In the first round, the engineer asked me several algorithm questions (e.g., merge k sorted lists).
The second round consisted of behavioral questions, where I discussed my projects and experience.
Questions
Design an algorithm to select the best item in an event.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 13 interview experiences for the Alibaba Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
23%
Pass Rate
Alibaba's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive69%
Neutral23%
Negative8%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Alibaba's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
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
4.0
Thrives Under Pressure, Teamwork Challenging
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Beijing, Beijing, China
January 6, 2024
Pros: Strict timeline; work under pressure.
Cons: Deal with relationships with colleagues.
4.0
Learned Business, Worked Long
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
September 26, 2020
Pros: Learn some wonderful business knowledge.
Cons: I had a long time to work.
- 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
- 4.0Thrives Under Pressure, Teamwork ChallengingSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBeijing, Beijing, ChinaJanuary 6, 2024Pros: Strict timeline; work under pressure.Cons: Deal with relationships with colleagues.
- 4.0Learned Business, Worked LongSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeShanghai, Shanghai, ChinaSeptember 26, 2020Pros: Learn some wonderful business knowledge.Cons: I had a long time to work.
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