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Software Engineer Interview Experience - Berlin, Germany

August 1, 2021
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Process

The process starts with an HR call, which is rather standard.

The next step is a coding challenge, powered by a platform like Qualified.io, featuring three simple exercises that every SWE should know how to solve.

There's also a logic test, which should honestly be called a "BS test." They allegedly test your IQ by having you on a 20-minute Google Hangouts meeting with an HR observer, checking figure patterns.

I didn't pass this, of course, as I'm not smart enough. They didn't even bother specifying why I didn't make it through.

All I'm going to say is that for an organization so keen on IQ tests, they have a pretty dumb process.

Questions

Idiotic "IQ test"

3 simple coding questions about very simple algorithms

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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

28%
Pass 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

Positive39%
Neutral17%
Negative44%

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

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