Airbnb Staff Technical Program Manager Interview Preparation Guide
Technical Program Manager
Airbnb
Staff
8 rounds
Updated 2/17/2026
Airbnb's Staff Technical Program Manager interview process is designed to assess technical depth, program management expertise, cross-functional leadership, and strategic thinking. The process typically spans 4-6 weeks and includes recruiter screening, technical phone interviews, and a comprehensive onsite loop. For Staff level, the bar is set high for demonstrating leadership across multiple teams, strategic impact, and the ability to drive large-scale initiatives.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
25 min5 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Interview - Program Management Case Study
50 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Interview - System Design and Infrastructure Thinking
50 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite Interview - Program Management Deep Dive
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
5
Onsite Interview - Technical Collaboration and Architecture Thinking
55 min5 focus topicstechnical
6
Onsite Interview - Cross-Functional Leadership and Execution
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite Interview - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
8
Onsite Interview - Strategic Vision and Technical Leadership
55 min5 focus topicsbehavioral