Best job ever - Technical Recruiting Airbnb Employee Review

5.0
13 July 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I'm in my 50's and have been working forever, and this is by far the best job I have ever had. I've never worked for a company where the product makes me so warm and fuzzy. Bringing people together, helping people, changing the world for the better, those are all things that make this product so special. We are not just building cloud storage, or an Ads framework, we are building something that really touches people and makes a difference. We are building experiences, memories, relationships, who else does that? Truly a special company filled with people that are incredibly passionate about it.

Cons

I wish I would have joined sooner.

Explore other reviews about Airbnb

5.0
4 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Airbnb's mission of creating a world where anyone can belong anywhere strongly resonates with me. I'm excited by the opportunity to build products that operate at global scale and directly impact millions of users. My background in full-stack engineering, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-powered applications aligns well with Airbnb's focus on innovation, reliability, and exceptional user experiences. I am particularly attracted to Airbnb's engineering culture, emphasis on ownership, and commitment to solving complex technical challenges while delivering meaningful value to hosts, guests, and communities worldwide.

Cons

One challenge of working at Airbnb is the complexity that comes with operating a global platform at scale. Engineering teams must balance reliability, performance, compliance, and user experience across many markets and stakeholders. While this can make development and decision-making more complex, it is also one of the aspects that makes the work technically interesting and professionally rewarding.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All