Graduate Engineer Trainee Interview Experience - Stockholm, Sweden
Process
The process was ridiculously long. It included the following steps:
- A Java test.
- A logic test.
- An interview with a recruiter.
- A supervised logic test.
- An interview and coding test.
These steps took several months, and in the end, there was no job offer. It was a horrific experience. The last interviewer didn't even bother discussing anything about Klarna, and the coding test was a pair programming exercise.
Questions
Typical behavior test questions were in the first round. The second round featured questions regarding my previous projects.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Klarna Graduate Engineer Trainee role in Stockholm, Sweden.
Success Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Graduate Engineer Trainee roles in Stockholm, Sweden is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Graduate Engineer Trainee interview process in Stockholm, Sweden.
Klarna Work Experiences
- 4.0Good place depends on the teamSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmJuly 7, 2025Pros: Ways of working are chaotic, priorities change fast, and it is difficult to focus and make a business impact.Cons: Flexible, colleagues who are sensible, you can slack if you want, and it is easy to change teams.
- 2.0MehSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeStockholm, StockholmOctober 13, 2024Pros: Working as a software engineer at Klarna has been frustrating. The fast-paced environment feels chaotic, with constant last-minute changes and poor communication. There’s little work-life balance, and the pressure to meet unrealistic deadlines is exhausting. Overall, not a great experience.Cons: No work-life balance, so yeah.
- 1.0UnsustainableEngineer • Former EmployeeStockholm, StockholmFebruary 5, 2025Pros: Several years ago, there was a lot of opportunity and freedom to explore while working at Klarna. It was inclusive and innovative.Cons: That is all gone in search of profit. Demands on employees are unsustainable, and the work environment is horrific.
