Alibaba Group Research Scientist Interview Questions

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NLPStart here. 3 questions · ~30 min

Choose a deployment stack for a large NLP model and optimize inference speed with quantization, batching, and serving trade-offs.

Deploy an LLM Sourcing AgentHard

Tests applied LLM agent development, deployment planning, and B2B use-case grounding.

Neural NetworksLanguage ModelsDeep Learning

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Attention Mechanism DifferencesHard

Tests deep understanding of transformer attention variants and their mathematical behavior.

Neural NetworksLanguage ModelsDeep Learning

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Coding4 questions · ~40 min

Assesses your ability to implement correct and efficient Python solutions for string manipulation tasks.

Clustering From Scratch in PythonHard

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Implement deterministic K-means clustering with centroid updates, convergence detection, and empty-cluster handling.

coding challengeMathArrays

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Dynamic Programming for Delivery RoutesHard

Tests algorithmic problem-solving using dynamic programming for logistics optimization.

Dynamic ProgrammingGreedyGraphs

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