Process
The process was good. I solved a question two ways on CollabEdit. For the question I have listed below, it took more time to give in input and print output than to actually write the code. I had to make it compile and try examples.
The interview went well; however, I think because I did the recursive solution first, I was rejected.
Questions
Paintfill question from Cracking the Coding Interview
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 7 interview experiences for the Airbnb Software Engineer (Backend) role in United States.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Software Engineer (Backend) roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral43%
Negative57%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Airbnb's Software Engineer (Backend) interview process in United States.
Airbnb Work Experiences
4.0
It was alright
Software Engineer (Backend) • Former Employee
Los Angeles, California, United States
February 20, 2016
Pros: At the time, it was an alright position with the company still on the up and coming, but I'm sure it has changed by now.
Cons: Not much, except it's not in the best location, and the offices weren't the best either. But overall, not much to complain about.
3.0
Hope you like Capital-P Process
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, Washington, United States
September 22, 2021
Pros: Good work-life balance, and the company generally does a good job at not hiring jerks.
Cons: A designer-driven company with an aversion to any kind of data-driven design, or even collecting data on user behavior.
As an engineer, expect to be treated like a fungible cog, unless your manager really has your back and knows how to use political subterfuge to keep you safe.
5.0
Best job I've ever had
Engineering • Current Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
August 22, 2021
Pros: Company really stresses and lives by its core values.
Upper management is open about what's happening.
Work/life balance is amazing.
Company really tries to take care of its employees; it added an extra week of "Wellbeing" days to help people adjust for COVID.
Compensation is comparable to the top-tier companies (even after the IPO).
Cons: The office is still closed due to Covid, with very distant plans to reopen. I miss the office.
- 4.0It was alrightSoftware Engineer (Backend) • Former EmployeeLos Angeles, California, United StatesFebruary 20, 2016Pros: At the time, it was an alright position with the company still on the up and coming, but I'm sure it has changed by now.Cons: Not much, except it's not in the best location, and the offices weren't the best either. But overall, not much to complain about.
- 3.0Hope you like Capital-P ProcessSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesSeptember 22, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance, and the company generally does a good job at not hiring jerks.Cons: A designer-driven company with an aversion to any kind of data-driven design, or even collecting data on user behavior. As an engineer, expect to be treated like a fungible cog, unless your manager really has your back and knows how to use political subterfuge to keep you safe.
- 5.0Best job I've ever hadEngineering • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesAugust 22, 2021Pros: Company really stresses and lives by its core values. Upper management is open about what's happening. Work/life balance is amazing. Company really tries to take care of its employees; it added an extra week of "Wellbeing" days to help people adjust for COVID. Compensation is comparable to the top-tier companies (even after the IPO).Cons: The office is still closed due to Covid, with very distant plans to reopen. I miss the office.
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