Airbnb Data Scientist (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide 2025
Data Scientist
Airbnb
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Airbnb's data scientist interview process for mid-level candidates consists of 7 rounds spanning 4-6 weeks. The process includes a recruiter screening, technical phone assessment, take-home data analysis challenge, and a full-day onsite "Data Loop" with four in-depth interviews covering live coding, product case studies, ML system design, and behavioral evaluation. The company evaluates candidates on technical depth, product intuition, experimental rigor, and cultural alignment with Airbnb's mission of belonging anywhere.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen
30 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Take-Home Data Science Challenge
480 min5 focus topicscase study
4
Live Coding Interview (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
5
Product Sense & A/B Testing Case Study (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicscase study
6
Machine Learning System Design Interview (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
7
Behavioral & Core Values Interview (Onsite)
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
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