Staff Embedded Developer Interview Preparation Guide - Airbnb

Airbnb's interview process for technical roles emphasizes practical problem-solving, culture fit assessment, and real-world system design. For a staff-level embedded developer position, expect a comprehensive evaluation spanning recruiter screening, multiple technical phone screens, and 5-7 onsite rounds covering low-level systems programming, embedded architecture design, hardware-software integration, performance optimization, and deep culture alignment with Airbnb's values around execution, bias to action, and collaboration with hardware teams.