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Not Bad but Getting Worse

Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Current Employee
Has worked at Alibaba for 2 years
June 17, 2025
Hangzhou, Zhejiang
3.0
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Not too stressful working pace. Welfare is good. Good salary compared to other companies in Hangzhou, China. At least 17 days PTO per year.

Cons

But it's laying off employees all the time. The business is shrinking, so employees are pretending to be busy. It's useful, meaningless, and tiring.

Also, nobody dares to finish work before 9 p.m., leaving little personal time.

Advice to Management

Do not come here unless you know you are going to a good BU or BG!

Additional Ratings

Work/Life Balance
2.0
Culture and Values
4.0
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
3.0
Career Opportunities
2.0
Compensation and Benefits
4.0
Senior Management
2.0

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