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Airbnb Research Analyst Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Airbnb Research Analyst interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated weekly.

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MetricsStart here. 6 questions · ~48 min
Define Success Metrics for FeaturesMedium

Set a clear north star, supporting KPIs, leading indicators, and guardrails for a new product feature.

North Star MetricLagging IndicatorsKPIsAirbnb
Root Cause Process for Metric DropsMedium

Tests structured debugging of metric drops using segmentation, diagnostics, and causal reasoning for Airbnb.

Funnel AnalysisLeading IndicatorsDiagnosisAirbnb
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Product Sense3 questions · ~24 min
Research Analyst Role at AirbnbEasy

Tests understanding of the role scope and responsibilities within Airbnb's analytics organization.

User NeedsValue PropositionProduct VisionAirbnb
Understand Host and Guest Trade-offsMedium

Tests product sense for aligning incentives and outcomes across Airbnb's two-sided marketplace.

Jobs to Be DoneUser NeedsPain PointsAirbnb
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Statistics & Probability5 questions · ~40 min
Design Pricing Experiment With Network EffectsHard

Tests experimental design for two-sided marketplaces with network effects at Airbnb.

ExperimentationCausal InferenceA/B TestingAirbnb
Choose the Right Analytical MethodMedium

Tests methodological judgment across statistics, experimentation, and modeling for Airbnb use cases.

ExperimentationHypothesis TestingCausal InferenceAirbnb
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SQL & Data Manipulation5 questions + 3 drills · ~70 min
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Behavioral & Leadership4 questions · ~32 min
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More topics2 questions · ~16 min
Evaluate Marketplace Health in a RegionMedium

Tests holistic marketplace health assessment across supply, demand, and performance for Airbnb.

Network EffectsGrowth StrategyMarket SizingAirbnb
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