Best place to do data science - Data Mining Engineer Alibaba Group Employee Review

4.0
18 Sept 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Huge data and enough computing resources, cutting-edge tools like Hadoop and Spark, we also support GPU computing for deep learning.

Cons

Very fast here and you should know your value contribute to the world, so sometimes it not allows you to dive into the model and keep blending it.

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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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