Airbnb interview preparation

Airbnb

Walk into Airbnb prepared.
Know what it looks for.

Global online marketplace for short-term and long-term homestays and experiences.

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What we know about Airbnb

10 audio episodes, about 2 hours of listening, 1 free
System design round: 60 minutes
Mock interviews for every round, with a written report

Your preparation, in four steps

Take them in order, or start where you need help most.

Step 1Learn how Airbnb hiresHear its values, its interview process and the questions it asks.Listen
Step 2Build your storiesTurn your experience into STAR answers shaped around Airbnb.Open Story Bank
Step 3Tailor your resumeWrite a resume for your target role at Airbnb, from your own experience.Open Resume Studio
Step 4Practice out loudRun a mock interview with an AI interviewer. Get a written report on what to fix.Start practicing

What Airbnb's rounds look like

System design at Airbnb

Length: 60 minutes
Tracks: System Design Screen, System Design
Levels: G8, G9, G10
Tool: Google Draw; Miro or Excalidraw (2026)

Known to ask

Design a notification system
Design a hotel booking system
Design a booking waitlist system
Design WhatsApp
Design a job scheduler
Design Vaccine eligibility and booking flow

From Airbnb's hiring pages and candidate reports, read 2026-10-27.