Lots of work and politics - Staff Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

2.0
Aug 23, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You will get very tough working here, if you survive. People are generally very motivated and smart. Ample chance to travel to China, if that's important or interesting to you.

Cons

The politics are brutal, if you dare enter ... Forget about it if you don't speak/read Mandarin Chinese. Diversity is almost nil --- almost 99% Chinese, so you better like it that way. You will give up your phone, your privacy, your life to this company if you intend to last more than a year or two.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Large-scale systems experience Strong technical learning and growth Competitive compensation Work on AI, cloud, and e-commerce products used by millions Good résumé value for future opportunities

Cons

Long hours / intense work culture High pressure and fast deadlines Work-life balance can be poor on some teams Organizational changes can happen frequently Communication and cultural barriers for some international employees

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