Airbnb Cybersecurity Engineer (Junior Level) - Interview Preparation Guide
Cybersecurity Engineer
Airbnb
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Airbnb's technical interview process for junior-level cybersecurity engineers typically consists of initial recruiter screening followed by technical phone screens to assess coding and security fundamentals, then 4-5 onsite rounds evaluating hands-on security implementation, security architecture thinking, incident response scenarios, and cultural alignment. The process emphasizes practical security skills, secure coding knowledge, and ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen 1: Secure Coding and Vulnerability Assessment
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen 2: Security Implementation and Scripting
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 1: Security Architecture and Design Thinking
50 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2: Incident Response and Forensics
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3: Behavioral and Cultural Alignment
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral