It's a resume builder and nothing more - Shift Deputy Airbnb Employee Review

1.0
3 May 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's nice to have food and coffee everyday without having to think about it. It's also nice not to have to grocery shop anymore living in SF. I'm a big fan of dogs in the office (since I like most of them more than the humans)

Cons

Management is a uneducated group of thugs who don't have any real-world people management experience. Airbnb needs to invest in a management team (from the top down) that understands people management and employee retention- not just those who repeat what HR says to them with deaf ears. HR - This is a group you go to when you have an issue and need help deciding on the best options available for you. I hardly talk to HR as I've heard nothing but horror stories of the team overall. Ive had colleagues talk to HR and mysteriously "quit" very soon after. It's honestly a bit crazy. Airbnb likes to promote from within. This means they promote individuals who lack essential skills to grow and scale teams and processes.

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5.0
19 Mar 2026
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Pros

Good culture, cool product, great CEO

Cons

Too much politics; things are moving pretty slowly

5.0
4 Jun 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.

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