Pros: I'm a software engineer that previously worked at Facebook. I can definitely say that the work here is more exciting than at my previous company. Airbnb is a much smaller company, and each engineer plays a large role in the impact of the company. I enjoy the company culture, and you'll feel a ton of energy in the office. We move fast and are always making big changes to our product. As an engineer here, you get a lot of say over how the product is designed and control over what projects you want to work on.

Cons: The benefits are great, but the perks cannot match Facebook. We don't have a large campus, no gym, a small food selection, and no shuttle buses.

Pros: The people are amazing: passionate, competent, quirky, and interesting. The perks are fantastic. The rapid growth makes it a great place to learn, as you're constantly solving new technical and social problems. You can really own your impact and find the best projects for yourself. This requires being able to argue for your point of view, but learning how to do that is a great opportunity in itself. The company really does care about the users and has a fundamentally positive impact on the world.

Cons: The office is crazy crowded, which can make it hard to focus. Hiring lots of new grads means a lot of time is spent answering questions and trying to train the recruits. Also, the interview load is pretty heavy. People tend to work a lot, so it can be hard to define boundaries and disconnect.

Pros: Very friendly culture. Team members care for each other.

Cons: Sometimes decisions can be slow.