Airbnb Technical Program Manager (Mid-Level) Interview Preparation Guide
Technical Program Manager
Airbnb
Mid Level
8 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Airbnb's Technical Program Manager interview process evaluates your ability to manage complex technical projects, coordinate across multiple engineering teams, and balance technical depth with business acumen. The process emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving under ambiguity, and alignment with Airbnb's core value of 'Be a Host'—building with empathy and enabling teams to ship rapidly. For mid-level TPMs, expect a blend of technical program management scenarios, stakeholder communication challenges, risk management assessments, and behavioral questions exploring your experience owning medium-sized initiatives.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
20 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Program Fundamentals
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - Cross-Functional Collaboration
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
4
Onsite Round 1 - Technical Program Design
60 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Round 2 - Risk Management & Trade-offs
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Round 3 - Execution & Communication
60 min4 focus topicstechnical
7
Onsite Round 4 - Leadership & Growth
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Round 5 - Behavioral & Cultural Fit
60 min4 focus topicsbehavioral