Alibaba Coding Interview Questions (2026)

Most-reported questions and how to practice them

5 coding questions reported by candidates for Alibaba, sorted by how often they were reported. Source: community-sourced LeetCode company lists.

5 reported questions 0 easy · 4 medium · 1 hard

What the Alibaba question data shows

Of the 5 questions reported for Alibaba, 80% are medium, 20% are hard and 0% are easy. The most reported are Split Array with Equal Sum, Split Concatenated Strings, Path Sum IV, Valid Parenthesis String, Kth Largest Element in an Array.

This list comes from community-sourced LeetCode company lists. It covers coding questions only. It does not tell us how many rounds Alibaba runs, what each round covers, or what it pays, and those change by role, level and team, so we do not list them. Ask your recruiter what each round covers, and check the company's careers page.

Prepare for the rest of the loop with the coding interview patterns guide, the system design framework, and the STAR method guide. Written by Kieron.

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Alibaba Interview Questions

5 LeetCode questions — sorted by frequency. Question frequency is community-sourced from public interview reports and may not reflect the current process; verify details with the employer.

Last reviewed: September 5, 2026 · Source: LeetCode company-wise interview questions (community reports) · Reviewed by the Aissence Editorial Team.

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Split Array with Equal Sum

Hard100.0%

LeetCode

Split Concatenated Strings

Medium100.0%

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Path Sum IV

Medium100.0%

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Valid Parenthesis String

Medium100.0%

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Kth Largest Element in an Array

Medium62.5%

LeetCode

Tips for Success at Alibaba

Start with the 5 most reported Alibaba questions, then work down the list.
Mediums are the bulk of the list (80%), so spend most of your time there.
Time yourself: 20 to 30 minutes per medium, then explain your solution out loud as if to an interviewer.
After each problem write down the pattern and the signal that revealed it. Patterns transfer to problems you have not seen.
Pair coding practice with a system design framework and prepared behavioral stories; most loops include more than coding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many LeetCode questions should I practice for Alibaba?

There is no fixed number. Start with the 5 most reported questions in this list, learn the patterns behind them, and then sample from the rest. The list has 5 reported questions, which is more than anyone needs to solve; patterns matter more than volume.

Are these the actual Alibaba interview questions?

No. They are questions that candidates reported seeing, collected in community LeetCode lists, and they may be out of date. Interviewers change problems, so use the list to practice patterns, not to predict your interview.

What is the difficulty mix for Alibaba?

Of the 5 reported questions, 0 are easy, 4 medium and 1 hard (0%, 80% and 20%). This reflects what candidates reported, not what you will necessarily be asked.

What is the Alibaba interview process?

It varies by role, level and team and it changes, so this page does not list rounds or pay. Ask your recruiter what each round covers, and check the company's careers page for current information.

How do I prepare beyond coding questions?

Practice a system design framework for design rounds, prepare five or six behavioral stories with the STAR method, and run mock interviews out loud. See the linked guides on this page.

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