Software Engineer (Internship) Interview Experience
Process
The interview process consisted of two back-to-back technical interviews, each with one question. Following that, a cross-functional (like behavioral) interview was conducted after passing the technical rounds.
The technical interviews were conducted by engineers. The cross-functional review could be conducted by someone in any role, including those outside the role you are applying to.
Questions
Behavioral: When have you championed the mission for someone else?
One of Airbnb's core values is "champion the mission" (see website for more details). When have you brought up someone else's work and extolled their virtue?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 53 interview experiences for the Airbnb Software Engineer (Internship) role in United States.
Success Rate
Airbnb's interview process for their Software Engineer (Internship) roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Airbnb's Software Engineer (Internship) interview process in United States.
Airbnb Work Experiences
- 5.0Remote work and good team cultureSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeSan Francisco, California, United StatesSeptember 14, 2025Pros: Good pay Good team Good culture Challenged projectCons: Promotion is slow. Company poor performance.
- 5.0Hard Working and InnovativeSenior Quality Analyst • Current EmployeeMontreal, Quebec, CanadaNovember 12, 2020Pros: Great place to work; everyone is helpful and friendly. Great work/life balance. The company really takes care of employees' mental health.Cons: Lots of emails sent out.
- 5.0Great company to work forSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesApril 25, 2024Pros: Good compensation and benefits packagesCons: Launch-driven company with top-down management.
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