Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide: Junior Data Engineer at Airbnb
Data Engineer
Airbnb
Junior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's data engineer interview process is structured to assess technical proficiency, problem-solving abilities, and cultural fit. For a junior level position, candidates progress through a recruiter screening, a technical phone screen, and a comprehensive onsite interview loop consisting of four technical and behavioral rounds. The entire process spans 3-5 weeks and evaluates SQL and Python competency, ETL pipeline design thinking, system architecture understanding, and alignment with Airbnb's mission of belonging and community.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: SQL and Data Analysis Deep Dive
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Python/Spark and Data Processing
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3: ETL Pipeline Design and System Architecture
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral and Cultural Fit
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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