Airbnb Site Reliability Engineer (Junior Level) - Comprehensive Interview Preparation Guide

Airbnb's Site Reliability Engineer interview process for junior-level candidates consists of a structured pipeline designed to assess both technical fundamentals and reliability engineering mindset. The process begins with a recruiter screening to evaluate motivation and background alignment, followed by a technical phone screen, an online coding assessment, and finally a comprehensive 4-round on-site 'Engineering Loop' that evaluates coding proficiency, system design thinking, code quality review skills, and behavioral/cultural fit. The entire process typically spans 4-6 weeks from initial application to offer decision.