The people are pretty rigid which can be a pain but there's a lot of emphasis on values and fun at work. - Anonymous employee Alibaba Group Employee Review

4.0
Jul 8, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Fun place to work in. Lots of transparency.

Cons

The chinese are very rigid. Its near impossible to get them to see your POV if their mind is made up but then again it tends to vary from person to person.

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
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Pros

good for work and life balance

Cons

salary not competitively, so keep an eye

4.0
May 17, 2026
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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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