important for me ,and my first job of my life. - Software Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

3.0
9 July 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

fast growth,great achievement in taobao, you work can affect thousands of millions custom in electric business ,and have expectation of listed.

Cons

evening hard working ,and less pay back compara with you effort and the peer company . you may offen work after 10 pm .

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5.0
19 Feb 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
17 May 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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