I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Airbnb (San Francisco, CA) in Jul 2016
Interview
Not really happy with the process. Even after writing complete working code, got a rejection because of the way output was displayed. Instead of System.out.println(x + "," + y); I was displaying System.out.println(y + "," + x); Also, I felt very in-experienced and cold interviewer.
Very very high bar for bug-free coding, I haven't seen it anywhere else so far in my career.
Be ready to write complete bug-free working code, without wasting too much time in thinking.
Overall, I felt not well refined interview process. Airbnb definitely needs improvement in this area, have folks well trained in taking the interviews. Interviewer need to be told to be more cooperative in making candidates successful and rejecting on just one or two bugs might not be a good idea.
I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Airbnb
Interview
Recruiter and then HM. Ghosted completely after HM and no replies to follow ups from the recruiter. In the end, I dodged a bullet on this company. I’d never want to work somewhere that treats people that way. Just a perfect window into what employment there would be like.
Interview process is transparent but lengthy. Briefing is shared before interviews along with relevant docs. Technical bar is high. Interviewers were knowledgeable and comes with depth of understanding. Overall experience was good.
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Questions overall evakuated technical and leadership qualities
I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Airbnb
Interview
The job postings are mostly for H1B or GreenCard. Don't waste your time with them. They keep rejecting even if you have over 80% match from the job posting. Applied to 3+ roles over 6 month period and have relevant experience and MsCs from top US university.