Software Engineer Interview Experience - Berlin, Germany
Process
For the initial step, Klarna requires a coding challenge submission. This consists of two algorithm questions. I have solved them, and the tool indicated that I scored 100% with all tests passing properly. Unfortunately, they did not get back to me. That was a waste of time. I tried emailing them a couple of times, and they ignored me. Please remember that when you apply here.
Questions
Basic LeetCode Algorithm Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 18 interview experiences for the Klarna Software Engineer role in Berlin, Germany.
Success Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Berlin, Germany is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Klarna's Software Engineer interview process in Berlin, Germany.
Klarna Work Experiences
- 4.0Fast changing org with interesting techSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmJanuary 23, 2026Pros: - Many opportunities to work on impactful stuff - Forward-leaning, promoting new tech within AI.Cons: - tech abstracted away to in-house tooling - some middle management and politics - culture fading away
- 4.0Fast pace and smart peopleSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmAugust 5, 2024Pros: Fast pace and smart peopleCons: It can be stressful at times.
- 3.0Fast paced, sometimes chaoticSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeStockholm, StockholmApril 18, 2026Pros: Great colleagues with a lot of knowledge and high ambitions.Cons: Poor management, which feels a lot like it's the employees against the CXOs due to lack of transparency and the CEO's disdain for the union; it creates a very poor work environment. High pressure sometimes to the detriment of the product.
