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      Tough, but will make you tough - Staff Software Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

      3.0
      Dec 4, 2024
      Staff software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      People who work here are commandos, and you will get toughened up.

      Cons

      Your personal life will suffer with travel often required to China, late hours over-performing (which is the norm), etc,

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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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