Airbnb Senior Data Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (2025)
Data Engineer
Airbnb
Senior
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's Data Engineer interview process for senior-level candidates consists of 6 rounds spanning 3-5 weeks. The process begins with a recruiter screening call, followed by a technical phone screen, and culminates in a 4-round virtual on-site loop conducted by senior engineers and cross-functional partners. The evaluation focuses on advanced technical expertise, system design thinking, leadership capabilities, and cultural alignment with Airbnb's mission of belonging.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
50 min3 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Python/Spark Distributed Data Processing
60 min3 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: Advanced Data Modeling & Warehouse Schema Design
60 min3 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 3: ETL Architecture & System Design
75 min4 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral, Leadership & Cultural Fit
50 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
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