Airbnb
Online marketplace for lodging with strong data science and infrastructure.
4 Rounds
~21 Days
Hard
The Interview Loop
Recruiter Screen (30 min)
Standard fit check, behavioral questions, and resume overview.
Technical Loop (3-4 Rounds)
Deep dive into domain knowledge, coding, and system design.
Interview Question Bank
Software Engineer
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Behavioral
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medium
Airbnb's core value is 'Be a Host'. Tell me about a time you went out of your way to mentor a junior engineer or make a new team member feel welcome and productive.
#Mentorship
#Empathy
#Team Building
#Core Values
Software Engineer
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Behavioral
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medium
Tell me about a time you had to 'Embrace the Adventure'. Describe a project where the requirements changed drastically halfway through, and how you managed the delivery.
#Adaptability
#Project Management
#Communication
#Core Values
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Senior EngineerFocuses on core competencies, system constraints, and clear communication.
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Always explain your thought process before writing code or drawing architecture.