Awesome place to work, tough to grow - Technical Recruiter Airbnb Employee Review

4.0
May 6, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are astounding, of course the Airbnb credit every quarter is great but also maternity/paternity leave, the food/snacks are so healthy and good, the culture is unique and very caring, CEO always "does the right thing" in the face of injustice which can matter a lot these days. The company is very thoughtful about culture and the office space.

Cons

Middle management and leaders need to develop their skills in leadership, especially middle managers, who are mostly home-grown. Everything is always run amidst chaos, with headcount planning, goals, processes, happening at the seat of our pants. Growth happens for the lucky few, and it can be quite political. The rest are eking by with lower than market pay until they leave.

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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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