It was alright - Software Engineer (Backend) Airbnb Employee Review

4.0
Feb 20, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

at the time, it was an alright position with the company still on the up an coming, but I'm sure it has changed by now

Cons

not much except its not in the best location and the offices weren't the best either but overall not much to complain about

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
Recommend
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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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