Great company-benefits/pay/perks-must agree with their liberal mindset, though, otherwise this is not the place for you - Anonymous employee Airbnb Employee Review

3.0
Dec 18, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, breakfast/lunch/dinner provided, culture, perks of being in SF (SF employees are paid more than other offices due to high housing costs)

Cons

A-typical millennial/startup/liberal culture. Good luck fitting in if you don't agree with their political, progressive opinions. Unattainable goals from upper management and the goals are constantly changing. The plan handed to you on Monday from the manager is then changed by Wednesday, but the results are still expected minus two days-be ready to work long hours

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Cons

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Pros

Airbnb's mission of creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere strongly resonates with me. I'm excited by the opportunity to build products that operate at global scale and directly impact millions of users. My background in full-stack engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered applications aligns well with Airbnb's focus on innovation, reliability, and exceptional user experiences. I am particularly attracted to Airbnb's engineering culture, emphasis on ownership, and commitment to solving complex technical challenges while delivering meaningful value to hosts, guests, and communities worldwide.

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