CNBC AI News, August 11th – Reports are circulating that Cai Jingxian, a highly respected figure within Alibaba’s engineering ranks, has reportedly left the company. The news, initially surfacing on the Chinese social media platform “Internet Gossip,” indicates that Cai’s internal and external Alibaba profiles now reflect a status change suggesting his departure.
Cai Jingxian, known internally by his alias “Duolong,” dedicated a significant portion of his career to Alibaba, joining the company on August 1st, 2000. His planned tenure was set to reach 25 years on August 1st, 2025.
A veteran technology expert in China’s internet sector, Cai is revered as the first programmer for Taobao, Alibaba’s flagship e-commerce platform. As a core engineer in Taobao’s early days, he played a pivotal role in constructing the platform’s core transaction and forum systems. His unwavering focus and efficient work ethic earned him the nickname “Code God” within the company.
In April 2014, Cai was nominated by the partner nomination committee and officially became a partner of the Alibaba Group in September of the same year. His inclusion was justified by his “record-breaking contributions to Taobao’s business” and his “pure, focused technical attributes,” according to company records. The coveted Alibaba partnership reflects a significant degree of influence and equity stake within the company.
However, Alibaba Group’s 2023 annual report reveals that Cai Jingxian is no longer serving as a partner. This detail adds further weight to speculation surrounding his exit and raises questions about the future direction of Alibaba’s technological leadership.
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