Need for a refocus in strategy - Account Management Airbnb Employee Review

3.0
May 19, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Work with people and leadership who believe in the mission and focus on the core values - Great perks (office buildings, food, airbnb travel credit) - You get to be a part of the company that has disrupted the travel industry

Cons

- Disorganized company strategy; teams are siloed - Too much of a focus on design and brand - Not as much diversity at the executive and senior levels - Product not up to par with competition - Global company but HQ centric - Compensation is lower than industry

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Airbnb's mission of creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere strongly resonates with me. I'm excited by the opportunity to build products that operate at global scale and directly impact millions of users. My background in full-stack engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered applications aligns well with Airbnb's focus on innovation, reliability, and exceptional user experiences. I am particularly attracted to Airbnb's engineering culture, emphasis on ownership, and commitment to solving complex technical challenges while delivering meaningful value to hosts, guests, and communities worldwide.

Cons

One challenge of working at Airbnb is the complexity that comes with operating a global platform at scale. Engineering teams must balance reliability, performance, compliance, and user experience across many markets and stakeholders. While this can make development and decision-making more complex, it is also one of the aspects that makes the work technically interesting and professionally rewarding.

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