Software Engineer (Backend) Interview Experience - United States
October 7, 2016
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
They offer you either a phone interview or an online test. I would recommend the online test and to cheat, as the level of questions is freaking hard. If you go for the phone interview, it's going to be harder, as the level of questions is too high.
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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.
5.0
Great place to work
Software QA Tester • Current Employee
California City, California, United States
November 13, 2025
Pros: Great place to work, friendly atmosphere.
Cons: A lot of work, overtimes.
3.0
Good Pay, Timezone Culture Issues
Quality Manager • Current Employee
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
November 7, 2025
Pros: Good benefits
Competitive salary
Work from home
Cons: Culture is becoming a problem.
No respect for timezones.
- 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.
- 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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