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      Alibaba office in the Bay Area - Research Scientist Alibaba Group Employee Review

      4.0
      Aug 15, 2020
      Research scientist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Fast-moving and exciting projects. The tech aspect is good, engineering and research team members are strong.

      Cons

      Work-life balance is a bit restrictive because many meetings take time from 7-9 pm to match Beijing colleagues. Diversity low, mainly Chinese-speaking colleagues.

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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
      Software engineer
      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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