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Airbnb Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 8 May 2025
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10 Interview questions

A Software Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Given a list of items, find the top k most frequently repeated items.
Ans. 

Find the top k most frequently occurring items in an array of strings.

  • Use a hash map to count occurrences of each item. Example: ['apple', 'banana', 'apple'] -> {'apple': 2, 'banana': 1}.

  • Sort the items based on their counts. Example: [('apple', 2), ('banana', 1)] sorted by count.

  • Select the top k items from the sorted list. Example: If k=1, return ['apple'].

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A Software Engineer was asked 2mo ago
Q. Design a coin flipping game.
Ans. 

A flipping coins game where players guess the outcome of coin flips to win points.

  • Players take turns guessing 'Heads' or 'Tails' for each coin flip.

  • Each correct guess earns the player a point.

  • The game continues for a set number of rounds or until a player reaches a target score.

  • Example: If a player guesses 'Heads' and the coin lands on 'Heads', they score a point.

  • At the end of the game, the player with the most po...

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A Lead Analyst Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. Explain a project from beginning to end.
Ans. 

I led a project to implement a new customer relationship management system for a large retail company.

  • Conducted initial research to identify the best CRM system for the company's needs

  • Collaborated with IT team to customize the system to fit the company's requirements

  • Developed a training program for employees to ensure successful adoption of the new system

  • Managed the implementation process and monitored progress to...

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A Lead Analyst Manager was asked 7mo ago
Q. Write SQL queries.
Ans. 

I have experience writing SQL queries for data analysis and reporting purposes.

  • Use SELECT statement to retrieve data from database tables

  • Use WHERE clause to filter data based on specific conditions

  • Use JOIN clause to combine data from multiple tables

  • Use GROUP BY clause to group data based on specific columns

  • Use ORDER BY clause to sort data in ascending or descending order

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A Supervisor was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is trauma according to you?
Ans. 

Trauma is a psychological response to a distressing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope.

  • Trauma can result from experiences such as accidents, abuse, natural disasters, or violence

  • It can lead to symptoms like anxiety, depression, flashbacks, and difficulty sleeping

  • Treatment for trauma often involves therapy, medication, and support from loved ones

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A CCE was asked 9mo ago
Q. Do you have any experience?
Ans. 

I have diverse experience in various roles, including project management, customer service, and technical support.

  • Managed a team of 5 in a project that improved customer satisfaction by 20%.

  • Worked in customer service for 3 years, resolving issues and enhancing client relationships.

  • Provided technical support for software applications, troubleshooting and guiding users effectively.

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Airbnb HR Interview Questions

13 questions and answers

Q. Explain a situation where you failed to make a decision and how you handled that ... read more
Q. What was your previous process and how would it help solve a problem we have at ... read more
Q. Describe the best hosting experience you've received and what made it special.
A Software Engineer was asked
Q. You are given an m x n grid where each cell is either a wall, a floor, or contains a single key or lock. Return the lowest number of moves to acquire all keys. If it is impossible, return -1.
Ans. 

Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path to get all keys

  • Implement Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path in a graph

  • Consider the keys as nodes in the graph and the paths between keys as edges

  • Keep track of the keys collected and update the shortest path accordingly

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A Resolution Specialist was asked
Q. Write an email to the guest explaining that the host is unable to offer the room.
Ans. 

Email to inform guest that host cannot offer the room

  • Apologize for the inconvenience caused

  • Explain the reason for the unavailability of the room

  • Offer alternative options, if available

  • Provide contact information for further assistance

  • End the email with a polite closing

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A WFM Analyst was asked
Q. WFM Terminology each and every aspect
Ans. 

WFM terminology refers to the specific language and jargon used in workforce management.

  • Adherence

  • Forecasting

  • Scheduling

  • Service level

  • Abandoned calls

  • Occupancy

  • Shrinkage

  • Intraday management

  • Real-time adherence

  • Agent utilization

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An Analyst was asked
Q. How to sort ararat
Ans. 

Ararat can be sorted alphabetically or numerically.

  • Sort alphabetically: Arrange in ascending order based on the letters in the word.

  • Sort numerically: Arrange in ascending order based on the numerical value of each character.

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Airbnb Interview Experiences

25 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Which skills and tools have you worked on
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience with data analysis, visualization tools, and project management methodologies in various industries.

    • Proficient in SQL for database querying and management, enabling efficient data extraction and manipulation.

    • Experienced with Python and R for statistical analysis and data modeling, including libraries like Pandas and NumPy.

    • Skilled in data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI, crea...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself and your recent experience
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Lead Analyst Manager with a strong background in data analysis, team leadership, and strategic decision-making.

    • Over 8 years of experience in data analysis and management, leading teams to deliver actionable insights.

    • Successfully implemented a new data visualization tool that increased reporting efficiency by 30%.

    • Led a cross-functional team in a project that reduced operational costs by 15% through data-driv...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain a project end to end
  • Ans. 

    I led a project to implement a new customer relationship management system for a large retail company.

    • Conducted initial research to identify the best CRM system for the company's needs

    • Collaborated with IT team to customize the system to fit the company's requirements

    • Developed a training program for employees to ensure successful adoption of the new system

    • Managed the implementation process and monitored progress to ensu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Write sql queries
  • Q4. Experimentation

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. What was your previous process and how would it help solve a problem we have at Airbnb?
  • Ans. 

    My previous process involved data analysis and modeling to identify trends and patterns, which can be applied to solve problems at Airbnb.

    • Utilized advanced statistical techniques to analyze large datasets

    • Developed predictive models to forecast demand and optimize pricing strategies

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions

    • Used visualization tools to communicate insights and recommendati...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Explain a situation where u failed to take a decision and how did you tackle such scenario based on your current role?
  • Ans. 

    Failed to make a decision, tackled by seeking advice from colleagues and analyzing data

    • Consulted with team members to gather different perspectives

    • Analyzed relevant data and information to make an informed decision

    • Sought advice from mentors or supervisors for guidance

    • Implemented a decision-making framework to evaluate options

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Best hosting experience received and what made it special?
  • Ans. 

    My best hosting experience was at a beach resort in Hawaii.

    • Exceptional customer service from the staff

    • Beautiful and well-maintained facilities

    • Delicious and diverse food options

    • Exciting and engaging activities offered

    • Stunning views and relaxing atmosphere

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Share examples where you collaborated with multiple teams/stakeholders/managers /teammates and show that you are the person who is very collaborative and asks for help and not very independent and who addresses a problem openly and creates an environment where everyone feels ok to share. Hope I made some sense! 😅
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I appeared for an interview in Apr 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Top k repeated items
  • Ans. 

    Find the top k most frequently occurring items in an array of strings.

    • Use a hash map to count occurrences of each item. Example: ['apple', 'banana', 'apple'] -> {'apple': 2, 'banana': 1}.

    • Sort the items based on their counts. Example: [('apple', 2), ('banana', 1)] sorted by count.

    • Select the top k items from the sorted list. Example: If k=1, return ['apple'].

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Design a flipping coins game
  • Ans. 

    A flipping coins game where players guess the outcome of coin flips to win points.

    • Players take turns guessing 'Heads' or 'Tails' for each coin flip.

    • Each correct guess earns the player a point.

    • The game continues for a set number of rounds or until a player reaches a target score.

    • Example: If a player guesses 'Heads' and the coin lands on 'Heads', they score a point.

    • At the end of the game, the player with the most points ...

  • Answered by AI

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 17 Dec 2024

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Emails to the host and guests.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why you are perfect fit?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion for the role.

    • I have relevant experience in the industry

    • I possess the required skills and qualifications

    • I am passionate about the work and eager to contribute

    • I have a track record of success in similar roles

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you want to change?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be ready to face rejection if you are not confident in speaking.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

It was a medium-level DSA round

Round 2 - Coding Test 

This was also a DSA round

Round 3 - Coding Test 

This again a DSA round

Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Can't disclose the question because of NDA signed but it was a design round
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was a project discussion round

CCE Interview Questions & Answers

user image Willy frenzy

posted on 4 Oct 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the bonuses?
  • Q2. Do you hace any experience
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Work experience, more of techincal
  • Q2. Work related questions
  • Q3. Personality oriented queations
  • Q4. Quoting examples with respect to our experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding previous job
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About JS in general
  • Q2. Basic JS concepts

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get your JS fundamentals clear
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

Implement an iterator to flatten 2D vector

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Find shortest path to get all keys
  • Ans. 

    Use Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path to get all keys

    • Implement Dijkstra's algorithm to find the shortest path in a graph

    • Consider the keys as nodes in the graph and the paths between keys as edges

    • Keep track of the keys collected and update the shortest path accordingly

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Practice algorithmic questions

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 25 Apr 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Oct 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About electrical and electronic questions

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Airbnb Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Airbnb interview?
Airbnb interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Airbnb interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Airbnb interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Airbnb. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Airbnb expect are SQL, Operations, Communication Skills, Python and Customer Service.
What are the top questions asked in Airbnb interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Airbnb interview -

  1. Write an email to the guest about the host not being able to offer the ro...read more
  2. WFM Terminology each and every aspec...read more
  3. What is trauma according to ...read more
How long is the Airbnb interview process?

The duration of Airbnb interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.8/5

based on 25 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Moderate 87%
Hard 13%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 53%
2-4 weeks 7%
4-6 weeks 27%
More than 8 weeks 13%
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