Process
Recruiters don't get back to you in a timely fashion. I had my first round and made it to the final round months later. By then, I had already accepted another job offer.
Questions
Backbone model
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 20 interview experiences for the Airbnb Senior Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
10%
Pass Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive20%
Neutral15%
Negative65%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Airbnb's Senior Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Airbnb Work Experiences
5.0
Great culture and stock refresh, but promotion is tough
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
San Francisco, CA
May 16, 2026
Pros: There is a great culture, stock refreshes each year, and the WLB is good.
Cons: There was a lack of scope, and it was hard to promote to staff.
2.0
Good Wlb, Equity Obsession
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 15, 2022
Pros: Good WLB, and a decent experience if you can find the right team to join.
Cons: A borderline religious obsession with equity that transcends doing any meaningful diversity work.
4.0
Great place to work
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
January 8, 2023
Pros: Easygoing, life balance is great.
Cons: Management, design-driven, and not much engineering challenge.
- 5.0Great culture and stock refresh, but promotion is toughSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, CAMay 16, 2026Pros: There is a great culture, stock refreshes each year, and the WLB is good.Cons: There was a lack of scope, and it was hard to promote to staff.
- 2.0Good Wlb, Equity ObsessionSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 15, 2022Pros: Good WLB, and a decent experience if you can find the right team to join.Cons: A borderline religious obsession with equity that transcends doing any meaningful diversity work.
- 4.0Great place to workSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesJanuary 8, 2023Pros: Easygoing, life balance is great.Cons: Management, design-driven, and not much engineering challenge.
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