I applied online. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Klarna (Berlín) in Apr 2023
Interview
For the initial step , Klarna requires a coding challenge submission. These are 2 algorithm questions. I have solved them and the tool said that I have scored 100% and all the tests passed properly. Unfortunately they did not get back to me. That was a waste of time. I tried to e-mail them a couple of times and they ignored me :) Please remember that when you apply here.
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
