not better or not worse than you think - Senior Algorithm Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

3.0
Oct 11, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

have massive real data to research

Cons

you may be working for 12+ hours per day

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5.0
Feb 19, 2026
Anonymous intern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good for work and life balance

Cons

salary not competitively, so keep an eye

4.0
May 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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