Process
- 30 min call with TA recruiter.
Talked about my experience and motivation for joining Klarna. Also discussed financial expectations and how teams are structured in Madrid.
- Short JS exercises about data manipulation.
Was told that solutions were overly complicated and didn't consider edge cases, although all tests they provided were passing.
Questions
Array and data mapping exercises.
Basic knowledge of Array.reduce is needed.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 4 interview experiences for the Klarna Senior Software Engineer role in Spain.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Senior Software Engineer roles in Spain is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive25%
Neutral0%
Negative75%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Klarna's Senior Software Engineer interview process in Spain.
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.
3.0
It was good until it was not
Senior Software Engineer • Former Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
March 12, 2025
Pros: People are super cool, and you can learn a lot.
Cons: It has been a stressful environment since 2023, making it very difficult to enjoy work.
2.0
RTO policy
Senior Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
October 21, 2025
Pros: Great colleagues that help each other
Cons: Lately implemented a return to office policy without asking any of the employees
- 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.
- 3.0It was good until it was notSenior Software Engineer • Former EmployeeStockholm, StockholmMarch 12, 2025Pros: People are super cool, and you can learn a lot.Cons: It has been a stressful environment since 2023, making it very difficult to enjoy work.
- 2.0RTO policySenior Software Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmOctober 21, 2025Pros: Great colleagues that help each otherCons: Lately implemented a return to office policy without asking any of the employees
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