Too Chinese and obsessed by competors - Anonymous employee Alibaba Group Employee Review

2.0
12 Apr 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility and minimum supervision although now they are mandating 5 days in the office

Cons

No control over budget that is managed centrally in China, little trust and fragmented corporate culture

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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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