Senior Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany
January 31, 2024
Negative ExperienceGot Offer
Process
They waste a lot of time. I wouldn't bother.
The HR are absolutely clueless about the process or the industry. They'll agree to a salary band and then tell you a couple of interviews down the line that they didn't note it down and it's 10% less than what was discussed.
Questions
Easy coding questions related to Python
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 23 interview experiences for the Klarna Senior Software Engineer role in Germany.
Success Rate
4%
Pass Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Germany is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive17%
Neutral9%
Negative74%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Germany.
Klarna Work Experiences
4.0
Great company to learn new skills
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Madrid
June 24, 2024
Pros: • Interesting technical challenges.
• Teams are highly independent, which provides a lot of flexibility in implementations.
• Generally, most engineers and managers are knowledgeable and competent.
Cons: * Compensation is below market rate.
* It’s challenging to progress because promotions require significant accomplishments, yet the associated compensation doesn’t justify the effort.
4.0
Good stepping stone in your career
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
February 11, 2025
Pros: Modern stack
Opportunities to change teams
Company perks
Cons: Priorities change all the time.
Policies change all the time.
3.0
Exciting Challenges at Klarna
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Berlin
June 13, 2024
Pros: Very senior engineers and the problem space is interesting and challenging.
Cons: A lot of convoluted org structure that is constantly changing. Goals for new team members and expectations are not clearly defined.
- 4.0Great company to learn new skillsSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeMadridJune 24, 2024Pros: • Interesting technical challenges. • Teams are highly independent, which provides a lot of flexibility in implementations. • Generally, most engineers and managers are knowledgeable and competent.Cons: * Compensation is below market rate. * It’s challenging to progress because promotions require significant accomplishments, yet the associated compensation doesn’t justify the effort.
- 4.0Good stepping stone in your careerSenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmFebruary 11, 2025Pros: Modern stack Opportunities to change teams Company perksCons: Priorities change all the time. Policies change all the time.
- 3.0Exciting Challenges at KlarnaSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeBerlinJune 13, 2024Pros: Very senior engineers and the problem space is interesting and challenging.Cons: A lot of convoluted org structure that is constantly changing. Goals for new team members and expectations are not clearly defined.
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