Software Development Engineer Interview Experience - United States
Process
The interview process included an online coding challenge, followed by a video interview where they watched me code.
It mostly consisted of problem-solving questions, rather than specific data structures.
The people seemed nice and were helpful when they could be. They didn't care about small errors; they were looking for overall ability to develop an algorithm.
Questions
Given a list of cities, where they have flights to, and flight costs, what is the cheapest and shortest route to get from A to B?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Airbnb Software Development Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Software Development Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Airbnb's Software Development Engineer interview process in United States.
Airbnb Work Experiences
- 4.0Good Culture, Limited ProjectsSoftware Development Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesJune 4, 2023Pros: Good work-life balance. Good culture.Cons: Not much project and opportunity.
- 5.0Great place to workSoftware QA Tester • Current EmployeeCalifornia City, California, United StatesNovember 13, 2025Pros: Great place to work, friendly atmosphere.Cons: A lot of work, overtimes.
- 3.0Good Pay, Timezone Culture IssuesQuality Manager • Current EmployeeDublin, Dublin, IrelandNovember 7, 2025Pros: Good benefits Competitive salary Work from homeCons: Culture is becoming a problem. No respect for timezones.
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