证券时报·2025-08-05 09:18Core Viewpoint - Alibaba is significantly increasing its recruitment of AI talent, with over 60% of the positions in its 2026 autumn campus recruitment focused on AI roles, reflecting the company's strategic shift towards prioritizing AI and cloud computing [1][4]. Recruitment Overview - Alibaba plans to issue over 7,000 job offers in its autumn recruitment, with positions available across 15 business groups, including Alibaba Cloud, Alibaba International, DingTalk, and Gaode [1]. - The recruitment includes 104 positions in Alibaba Cloud, with 25 specifically labeled as AI roles, such as AI Product Operations and AI Application Full-Stack Development Engineer [1][5]. - Many roles, while not explicitly labeled as AI, still involve AI-related tasks, such as user growth operations for international cloud computing and AI products [1]. Strategic Shift - The emphasis on AI positions aligns with Alibaba's strategic priorities, as articulated by Chairman Cai Chongxin and CEO Wu Yongming, who identified e-commerce and cloud computing as core businesses, with a focus on "user first" and "focusing on artificial intelligence" [4]. - Alibaba plans to invest over 380 billion yuan in AI and cloud hardware infrastructure over the next three years, indicating a strong commitment to AI development [4]. Partnerships and Innovations - In 2023, Alibaba has formed partnerships with major companies and government entities, covering the entire AI industry chain, including computing infrastructure and large model applications [4]. - The launch of the "1688 AI version" app demonstrates Alibaba's commitment to integrating AI into its services, enhancing user experience with features like AI search and AI product selection [4]. Talent Development Initiatives - Alibaba has introduced the "Ali Star Top Talent Recruitment and Training Program," targeting global top-tier young researchers in various AI fields, with over 70 projects available [5]. - New graduates can apply through multiple channels and may work on cutting-edge AI projects, including multimodal AI research and applications [5]. Job Categories and Locations - The autumn recruitment includes various job categories such as research and development, product management, and operations, with job locations extending beyond major cities in China to international locations like Frankfurt and Sunnyvale [6]. Recruitment Timeline - The recruitment process began on August 5, with online applications and referrals, followed by tests, written exams, and interviews starting in mid-August, and offers being issued from September [7].