Senior Embedded Developer Interview Preparation Guide - Airbnb
Embedded Developer
Airbnb
Senior
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Airbnb's interview process for embedded developer roles typically includes initial recruiter screening, technical phone screens focused on low-level programming and embedded systems concepts, followed by comprehensive onsite rounds covering embedded systems architecture, real-time operating systems, hardware-software integration, system design, and behavioral assessment. The process emphasizes practical problem-solving, code quality, and ability to optimize for constrained hardware environments.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min3 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Low-Level Programming
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Embedded Systems Concepts
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Technical Round 1 - Embedded Systems Architecture and Design
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite Technical Round 2 - Real-Time Systems and Performance Optimization
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Technical Round 3 - Hardware-Software Debugging and Integration
75 min5 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Behavioral and Culture Fit Round
60 min5 focus topicsbehavioral