Lead Engineer - JavaScript Interview Experience - Stockholm, Sweden
Process
The initial step was an interview with the recruiter. When asked to reschedule, they ignored an email for about five days and were later ten minutes late for the interview.
Eventually, after the interview, I was told that I would receive a coding test; however, no coding assignment was sent.
In the end, I received a rejection email stating I could reapply in six to twelve months. After a subsequent email to the recruiter, I was ghosted.
Questions
Which programming language would you like to work with us: JavaScript, Java, or Python?
Was this helpful?
Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Klarna Lead Engineer - JavaScript role in Stockholm, Sweden.
Success Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Lead Engineer - JavaScript roles in Stockholm, Sweden is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Lead Engineer - JavaScript interview process in Stockholm, Sweden.
Klarna Work Experiences
- 4.0goodSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlinFebruary 23, 2025Pros: - Good people - Good cultureCons: - Disorganised after layoffs - Things change too fast
- 3.0Overall positiveSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmAugust 6, 2024Pros: Lots of knowledgeable people • Easy to shift teams and domains internally • Lot of space to grow (from a product/tech perspective)Cons: Over the years, Klarna is less generous in pay, according to market.
- 4.0Pleasant environment with room for HR improvementsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONOctober 7, 2026Pros: Nice working environment and colleagues.Cons: There are rooms to improve HR and administration processes.
