Airbnb Staff Frontend Engineer Interview Preparation Guide
Frontend Developer
Airbnb
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 2/18/2026
Airbnb's Staff Frontend Engineer interview process consists of a recruiter screening, an online technical assessment, and a comprehensive virtual onsite 'Engineering Loop' with four distinct rounds evaluating coding proficiency, system design expertise, code review judgment, and cultural alignment. The process emphasizes practical problem-solving, architectural thinking, accessibility, performance optimization, and Airbnb's core values around belonging and user-centric design.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Online Technical Assessment
120 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1: Advanced Coding & Algorithms
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2: System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 3: Code Review & Quality
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral & Cultural Fit
45 min6 focus topicsbehavioral