Process
Interview Steps:
- Recruiter conversation
- Technical phone interview
- Technical phone interview (optional)
- Onsite
The process was a very traditional software engineering interview. I was asked to do a second phone interview after the first one was a bit of a toss-up. I ended up having a bad day for the second phone interview and was rejected, but the problems seemed very standard. The time between steps took a long time, but everyone I talked to was great.
Questions
Standard data structure and algorithm questions
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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
Middle-paced SDE role
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
October 21, 2025
Pros: Still open to remote; you can always work on a travel.
Cons: My role is not customer-facing, so not much impact.
5.0
FAANG without the problems of FAANG
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
March 20, 2022
Pros: Amazing, diverse, collaborative culture. Surrounded by very smart and highly skilled people who are constantly working hard to improve their craft. Most people check their ego at the door; everyone is helpful to one another with the common mission in mind.
Management is compassionate, caring, and clear on expectations. Employees feel supported with the right tools and resources, and are very well-compensated for their hard work. Total compensation is on-par or better than FAANG in many cases.
Cons: The company is at the intersection of travel and the sharing economy, with a focus on the mostly traditional idea of travel lodging. While the travel industry is on the rebound from the pandemic, the long-term future of the model is not without uncertainty and risk. There is lots of competition, and the idea is not unique and can be replicated by competitors.
5.0
Good company with good WLB
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
December 9, 2024
Pros: - Max pay: They have the highest pay in the market with good refreshers.
- Good WLB: Not very hectic, you can maintain a good work-life balance.
- Remote
Cons: Not very frequent team meets up. Issue for remote workers.
Work isn't great.
- 5.0Middle-paced SDE roleSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesOctober 21, 2025Pros: Still open to remote; you can always work on a travel.Cons: My role is not customer-facing, so not much impact.
- 5.0FAANG without the problems of FAANGSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMarch 20, 2022Pros: Amazing, diverse, collaborative culture. Surrounded by very smart and highly skilled people who are constantly working hard to improve their craft. Most people check their ego at the door; everyone is helpful to one another with the common mission in mind. Management is compassionate, caring, and clear on expectations. Employees feel supported with the right tools and resources, and are very well-compensated for their hard work. Total compensation is on-par or better than FAANG in many cases.Cons: The company is at the intersection of travel and the sharing economy, with a focus on the mostly traditional idea of travel lodging. While the travel industry is on the rebound from the pandemic, the long-term future of the model is not without uncertainty and risk. There is lots of competition, and the idea is not unique and can be replicated by competitors.
- 5.0Good company with good WLBSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaDecember 9, 2024Pros: - Max pay: They have the highest pay in the market with good refreshers. - Good WLB: Not very hectic, you can maintain a good work-life balance. - RemoteCons: Not very frequent team meets up. Issue for remote workers. Work isn't great.
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