Not bad experience - Software Development Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

4.0
Apr 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

You can learn a lot. It's basically Chinese best tech company. Your colleague is outstanding and smart.

Cons

OKR and KPI really makes you feel pressure. And there is still a risk of being laid off every year.

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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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