Great place to work! - Project Manager Airbnb Employee Review

5.0
Feb 12, 2015
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Pros

Really friendly people - it's sometimes surprising how genuinely enthusiastic people are about getting to know each other. The perks - 3 healthy/delicious meals a day (I save so much $$ on groceries!), travel coupon ($500 credit every quarter = $2000/year in Airbnb credits), full medical/dental/vision(!) The mission - I feel proud to work at a company that has a social element to its mission, it's not only empowering people economically while taking advantage of under-utilized space, but it's also making the world a smaller, more connected place by fostering intimate cross-cultural experiences.

Cons

It's growing so quickly that it can be difficult to keep track of who's in charge of what. The company's priorities around marketing and design can sometimes seem strange given the threats to its business model from a regulatory standpoint. It'd be great if there was more transparency with employees (and users) around these issues.

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Pros

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Cons

overly-design-led, constant changing priorities based on whims from global leads

5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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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.

Cons

One challenge of working at Airbnb is the complexity that comes with operating a global platform at scale. Engineering teams must balance reliability, performance, compliance, and user experience across many markets and stakeholders. While this can make development and decision-making more complex, it is also one of the aspects that makes the work technically interesting and professionally rewarding.

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