The best kind of adventure - Anonymous employee Airbnb Employee Review

5.0
10 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

One of our core values is to embrace the adventure, and that's something that everyone in our Airfam seems to live by. Working alongside my colleagues brings me much energy and joy, as they are incredibly bright people and you can feel how much we care for one another and for our entire Airbnb community outside the walls of the office. As for perks, the food is amazing, the quarterly travel coupon is wonderful, and the culture, driven by incredibly passionate and genuinely curious people, is incredible.

Cons

Cross-functional information can get lost at times- a product of rapid growth- and that is something that we are working to mitigate as we continue to grow.

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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

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