Airbnb Engineering Director Interview Preparation Guide - Entry Level
Engineering Director
Airbnb
entry
5 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Airbnb's interview process for leadership and technical roles spans 3-6 weeks and includes a recruiter screening, one technical phone round, and a comprehensive virtual onsite loop. For an entry-level management track position, expect 5-6 total rounds focused on foundational leadership capability, basic technical understanding, cultural fit with Airbnb's 'belong anywhere' mission, and early signs of management potential. The process emphasizes communication, problem-solving approach over perfect solutions, team collaboration, and alignment with Airbnb's core values.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
20 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
105 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Loop - Coding Round 1
50 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Loop - System Design Fundamentals
50 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Loop - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral