Process
The process was very efficient and easy logistically.
I submitted a coding challenge, and based on that, I was scheduled for a phone interview.
Unfortunately, I did not make it past the phone interview, but they mentioned the next step would have been an on-site.
Questions
Questions were mostly focused on search algorithms.
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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
5.0
A great place to work
Software Engineer • Former Employee
June 1, 2020
Pros: Nice onboarding experience, culture, people, and mission.
Cons: The dev environment could be a little tricky to use.
5.0
Great company, good culture
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
October 22, 2025
Pros: Very friendly culture. Team members care for each other.
Cons: Sometimes decisions can be slow.
4.0
Friendly culture, great benefits
Software Engineer • Former Employee
San Francisco, California, United States
March 10, 2025
Pros: Everyone is very nice and friendly. The office is gorgeous, and there are lots of skilled and experienced engineers to learn from.
Cons: Besides the core product, not much else seemed to take off big.
- 5.0A great place to workSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeJune 1, 2020Pros: Nice onboarding experience, culture, people, and mission.Cons: The dev environment could be a little tricky to use.
- 5.0Great company, good cultureSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesOctober 22, 2025Pros: Very friendly culture. Team members care for each other.Cons: Sometimes decisions can be slow.
- 4.0Friendly culture, great benefitsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesMarch 10, 2025Pros: Everyone is very nice and friendly. The office is gorgeous, and there are lots of skilled and experienced engineers to learn from.Cons: Besides the core product, not much else seemed to take off big.
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