Software Engineer Interview Experience - Seattle, Washington
Process
About a month after submitting my application, I was contacted by a recruiter. They offered me a few times and dates to choose from for a coding interview.
I was later contacted by a developer who was somewhat unpersonable. They immediately gave me the coding challenge, which I was to complete in CoderPad with the developer watching.
Questions
The problem I was meant to solve required knowledge of an incredibly specific algorithm, and unfortunately, one I had never been exposed to.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 8 interview experiences for the Airbnb Software Engineer role in Seattle, Washington.
Success Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Seattle, Washington is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Airbnb's Software Engineer interview process in Seattle, Washington.
Airbnb Work Experiences
- 5.0Great Culture, Startup QuirksSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesMay 13, 2020Pros: Company culture with the four core values.Cons: Might have some features common to startups.
- 4.0Good Balance, Nice PeopleSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesNovember 20, 2021Pros: Good work-life balance. Nice people. Good compensation.Cons: Less career growth. Not very technical.
- 3.0It's alright, I guessSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, Washington, United StatesApril 3, 2024Pros: The work is pretty challenging, and you'll probably learn a lot about developing.Cons: There's no onboarding support as a new hire. The pay is low for the amount of work they give you.
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