Process
First was the phone screen with a recruiter.
Then there was a phone screen plus a live coding session.
Next, another round of coding plus system design.
I didn't get the chance to reach the last part to get an offer.
Questions
Questions related to stacks and queues, FIFO, and other concepts.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 191 interview experiences for the Airbnb Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
14%
Pass Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive39%
Neutral26%
Negative36%
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Airbnb's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
Airbnb Work Experiences
3.0
Not for everyone
Software Engineer • Current Employee
December 22, 2017
Pros: Very smart people, both in engineering and people skills.
Beautiful office.
Very healthy food (sometimes too healthy, but some people are into this).
Cons: No work-life balance.
Definitely lost its startup culture (which I guess is natural, but still sad).
I hear lots of complaints about boring work.
4.0
Good Work Env, Tough Balance
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
May 21, 2024
Pros: Good environment to work with.
Cons: It's hard to maintain work-life balance.
4.0
Great thing in company
Software Engineer • Current Employee
United, LA
August 20, 2026
Pros: The company is very good.
Cons: The company is very bad.
- 3.0Not for everyoneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeDecember 22, 2017Pros: Very smart people, both in engineering and people skills. Beautiful office. Very healthy food (sometimes too healthy, but some people are into this).Cons: No work-life balance. Definitely lost its startup culture (which I guess is natural, but still sad). I hear lots of complaints about boring work.
- 4.0Good Work Env, Tough BalanceSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeAmsterdam, North Holland, NetherlandsMay 21, 2024Pros: Good environment to work with.Cons: It's hard to maintain work-life balance.
- 4.0Great thing in companySoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeUnited, LAAugust 20, 2026Pros: The company is very good.Cons: The company is very bad.
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