Great workplace with interesting problems applying technology to the real world. - Software Engineer Airbnb Employee Review

5.0
11 Dec 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Airbnb creates an amazing workplace culture. This permeates the social aspects of the company, making it enjoyable to have lunch, a drink or just pass by other people in the building, but also the technical. I have great respect for the other engineers and enjoy working with and learning from them every day.

Cons

Management, structure and processes are still changing rapidly as the company grows. This can add distraction to the workplace, but also adds excitement.

Explore other reviews about Airbnb

5.0
4 Jun 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.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All