Airbnb Senior Solutions Architect Interview Preparation Guide
Solutions Architect
Airbnb
Senior
8 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's Solutions Architect interview process for Senior level candidates consists of an initial recruiter screening followed by two phone screens assessing technical architecture depth and client scenario handling, culminating in a comprehensive five-round onsite loop. The evaluation emphasizes system design thinking, ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, client-facing communication, technology trade-off analysis, sales enablement, and cultural alignment with Airbnb's values. The process spans 4-6 weeks and rigorously assesses both technical excellence and business acumen.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Phone Screen 1: Architecture & System Design Fundamentals
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Phone Screen 2: Solution Design Case Study & Client Scenario
60 min5 focus topicscase study
4
Onsite Round 1: Deep Dive System Architecture & Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Round 2: Real-World Client Solution Architecture
60 min6 focus topicscase study
6
Onsite Round 3: Technical Evaluation & Architecture Trade-offs
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4: Behavioral, Leadership & Airbnb Core Values
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5: Sales Enablement, Business Acumen & Cross-Functional Collaboration
60 min5 focus topicscase study
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