Good job, but don't expect having a permanent position - Appeals Associate Airbnb Employee Review

3.0
Jun 3, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Management, culture, salary, professionalism, free lunch in the office every day, remote job, work and live anywhere program

Cons

Lack of opportunities to advance in the career, lack of motivation as permanent positions don't open up and you feel that no matter what you do, you'll be easily replaced by another contractor. Also, most of the compensations and benefits are offered only to permanent employees.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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