Airbnb VP of Engineering (Staff Level) Interview Preparation Guide
VP of Engineering
Airbnb
Staff
7 rounds
Updated 2/22/2026
Airbnb's interview process for a Staff-level VP of Engineering typically involves a comprehensive evaluation spanning recruiter engagement, technical phone screens, and extended onsite rounds. The process assesses technical depth, engineering leadership capability, organizational design thinking, strategic alignment with business objectives, and cultural fit. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to scale engineering organizations, drive technical excellence, make architectural decisions impacting multiple teams, and align engineering efforts with business goals.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsculture fit
2
Technical Phone Screen - Engineering Strategy and Architecture
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
3
Technical Phone Screen - System Design and Scalability
60 min5 focus topicssystem design
4
Onsite - Technical Deep Dive and System Architecture
75 min5 focus topicssystem design
5
Onsite - Engineering Leadership and Organization Design
75 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite - Engineering Strategy and Business Alignment
75 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
7
Onsite - Culture, Values, and Executive Presence
60 min5 focus topicsculture fit