Airbnb Cybersecurity Engineer (Senior Level) Interview Preparation Guide

Airbnb's interview process for senior technical roles typically includes an initial recruiter screening, technical phone screen, and multiple onsite rounds covering security architecture design, hands-on technical assessments, system design for security systems, behavioral and cultural fit evaluation, and strategic security thinking. For a Cybersecurity Engineer at senior level, expect 5-7 total rounds spanning 4-6 weeks, with increasing complexity and focus on architectural thinking, threat modeling, security automation, and team leadership aspects.