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Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Berlin, Germany

October 1, 2020
Neutral ExperienceGot Offer

Process

  1. Recruiter call (30 minutes)
  2. Logic test (abstract figure reasoning test) (18 minutes)
  3. Take-home coding test on Qualified.io (2-8 hours)
  4. Problem-solving / Algorithm interview (75 minutes)
  5. Behavioral interview based on Klarna Leadership Principles (60 minutes)
  6. System Design interview (75 minutes)
  7. Behavioral interview based on Klarna Leadership Principles with VP (30 minutes)
  8. Final offer (15 minutes)
  9. Team meeting (30 minutes)

Overall, the interview process is difficult, mirroring that of Google/Facebook. They will offer a salary within the market range for a Software Engineer. Klarna selects the team for you, which may align with their business needs but could be a poor choice for your career. The final offer includes a mandatory equity component that lacks transparency and is a disadvantageous deal, likely resulting in financial losses rather than gains.

Questions

Who are your customers?

How do we know that we are doing a good job for the customer?

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 16 interview experiences for the Klarna Senior Software Engineer role in Berlin, Germany.

Success Rate

6%
Pass Rate

Klarna's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Berlin, Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.

Experience Rating

Positive13%
Neutral13%
Negative75%

Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Berlin, Germany.

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