Not bad - Senior Java Developer Alibaba Group Employee Review

4.0
15 July 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Beyond average pay. Full of solid skilled employees in software development.

Cons

Too many overtime works required. It's hard to push any innovations because there are so many old and bad designed systems. Too many politic, which is the worst thing that you might meet.

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5.0
19 Feb 2026
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Pros

good for work and life balance

Cons

salary not competitively, so keep an eye

4.0
17 May 2026
Recommend
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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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