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Airbnb Interview Experience - Real Stories from Successful Candidates

Read authentic Airbnb placement interview experiences from candidates who successfully cleared Airbnb OA and interview rounds.

Learn from real Airbnb interview experiences shared by candidates who successfully cleared the Airbnb placement process.

Interview Experience 1: Software Engineer Role (2024)

Section titled “Interview Experience 1: Software Engineer Role (2024)”

Candidate Background: B.Tech CS, 7.9 CGPA

OA Experience:

  • Solved 2 out of 3 problems completely
  • Advanced to interviews

Technical Interview 1 (45 minutes):

  • Coding question: Booking system design (solved optimally)
  • DSA: Arrays, trees, graphs
  • Discussion on projects

Technical Interview 2 (45 minutes):

  • System design: Marketplace architecture
  • Search and ranking systems
  • Project deep dive

Managerial Round (45 minutes):

  • Behavioral questions
  • Project impact discussion
  • Team collaboration

HR Interview (30 minutes):

  • Why Airbnb?
  • Career goals
  • Compensation discussion

Result: Selected for Software Engineer role, ₹28 LPA

Tips: Focus on marketplace and booking system concepts, explain approach clearly, demonstrate Airbnb values.


Learn from these experiences and prepare effectively!