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Airbnb G7 Loop

Company GuideJuniorSoftware Engineer · Last checked Nov 2026

G7 loops center on coding and core values, with little or no system design. Correct, tested code in each round and genuine examples of the values carry the decision. Public detail on G7 loops is thinner than for G8 and G9, so confirm the round mix with your recruiter.

The Rounds

Screens

  • Recruiter CallCovers your background, why Airbnb, and the role. · 30 minPractice Recruiter Call
  • Online AssessmentSome candidates only: a timed task in several stages that unlock as you pass each one.Practice Online Assessment
  • Coding ScreenOne or two practical problems in CoderPad, written to run and tested with your own cases. · 60 minPractice Coding Screen

Onsite

  • CodingA harder problem with follow-ups, solved in runnable code on standard data structures. · 60 minPractice Coding
  • Code Review or CodingRecent loops review a prepared pull request for bugs and quality. Some still run a second coding round. · 60 minPractice Code Review or Coding
  • Core ValuesOne or two sessions with interviewers from outside the hiring team, on belonging, hosting, and working with others.Practice Core Values

What the G7 Loop Weighs

  • Code that compiles, runs, and passes the tests you write.
  • Steady progress as follow-ups extend the problem.
  • Specific review comments on bugs, edge cases, and readability.
  • Values stories from school, internships, or community work that show how you include others.
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Last checked Nov 2026. Loops vary by team and change over time, so confirm the details with your recruiter.