Airbnb Site Reliability Engineer (Entry Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
Airbnb
entry
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's Site Reliability Engineer interview process for entry-level candidates consists of a recruiter screening, technical phone screen, and a comprehensive virtual onsite loop. The process evaluates fundamental SRE skills, coding proficiency, distributed systems knowledge, and cultural alignment with Airbnb's values. The entire process typically spans 3-6 weeks from initial recruiter contact to final offer.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen
45 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
System Design Interview
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Coding Round 1 (Onsite)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
5
Coding Round 2 (SRE-Specific, Onsite)
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
6
Behavioral and Cultural Fit Interview
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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