I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Klarna (Estocolmo, ) in Jan 2020
Interview
First step was a normal phone screen with a recruiter, we discussed myself, Klarna and the role in general.
After that I recieved instructions to complete an IQ-test from Kattis. 15 logical pattern questions. Your standard logical IQ test really.
Upon completing that I was granted access to step 2, which consisted of two separate coding challanges on a third party coding challenge platform. Focus was on test driven development, so it was designed around unit test executions.
Both challenges had a time limit of 2 hours. I used the time fully. So 4 hours in total, a considerable chunk of time to set aside if you work full time.
I completed the challenges and sent them in.
Haven't heard a word from Klarna since. Not even after contacting them again asking about an update.
Very unprofessional.
it consisted of 3 parts, HR, technical, behavioural. The technical part was a leetcode hard problem but they did not expect a hard solution. The behavioural was related to leadership principles similar to most companies.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Klarna (París) in Oct 2025
Interview
I had a second experience with Klarna. After the ghosting of last year, Klarna reach out again for a SWE position. The same happened. After the first discussion, I have been told again to book a slot for the second round. And then... no news from anyone.
Second ghosting. Klarna has a terrible HR process and policy.
I feel like I dodge a bullet here. The work environment might be pretty toxic if it is aligned with the HR practices.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
questions about your past experience, and what are your expectations
1. HR and logic test
2. Tech - take home projects, a generic web project, and discuss
3. Design round
4. Manager round - discuss position and what to do