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What to expect in the Airbnb - Engineering - Remote interview process
## Airbnb Software Engineer Interview Guide & Process
Airbnb is renowned for its design-led engineering and migration from a Ruby monolith to a highly optimized service-oriented architecture (Java, Ruby, React).
### 1. Recruiter Call (30 mins)
Assessing your interest in travel and connection to their mission.
### 2. Technical Screen (1 hour)
Algorithmic coding or a practical frontend/backend task.
### 3. Onsite Loop (5 hours)
- **Coding (x2):** Practical problem solving. Airbnb prefers real-world scenarios over abstract brain teasers.
- **System Architecture:** Scaling global search, pricing systems, or booking availability.
- **Core Values (x2):** Deep behavioral rounds focusing on their core values ("Be a Host", "Embrace the Adventure").
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