Airbnb Staff Solutions Architect Interview Preparation Guide
Solutions Architect
Airbnb
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's interview process for Staff-level Solutions Architect positions integrates technical depth with cross-functional collaboration assessment. The process spans 4-6 weeks and includes recruiter screening, technical phone interviews focused on architecture and system design, followed by comprehensive onsite interviews that evaluate solution design capabilities, technical leadership, cultural alignment with Airbnb's core values, and ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
40 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Architecture and System Design
50 min6 focus topicssystem design
3
Onsite Round 1 - Deep Technical Dive: Complex System Design
60 min6 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Round 2 - Solution Design Case Study
60 min6 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 3 - Architecture Depth and Technical Leadership
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Round 4 - Sales Enablement and Customer Alignment
60 min5 focus topicscase study
7
Onsite Round 5 - Behavioral Interview and Culture Fit
60 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
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