Process
I recently had a tech assessment with a live coding challenge.
While the problem was within my capabilities, the overwhelming pressure I felt during the assessment didn't contribute positively to my performance.
Despite that, I did my best to tackle the challenge effectively.
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Previous work?
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Why join Klarna?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 5 interview experiences for the Klarna Software Engineer role in Milan, Italy.
Success Rate
40%
Pass Rate
Klarna's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Milan, Italy is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive60%
Neutral40%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Klarna's Software Engineer interview process in Milan, Italy.
Klarna Work Experiences
4.0
Pleasant environment with room for HR improvements
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Toronto, ON
October 7, 2026
Pros: Nice working environment and colleagues.
Cons: There are rooms to improve HR and administration processes.
3.0
Fast paced, sometimes chaotic
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Stockholm, Stockholm
April 18, 2026
Pros: 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.
3.0
Not great for career development but OK
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Berlin
July 18, 2024
Pros: Office is nice. Pretty good tech stack and work/life balance.
Cons: In the last 2 years Klarna slashed benefits, increased promotion criteria, and has not been able to keep up with inflation on salaries. Promotions are based on impact, but you cannot choose the projects that you work on.
- 4.0Pleasant environment with room for HR improvementsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeToronto, ONOctober 7, 2026Pros: Nice working environment and colleagues.Cons: There are rooms to improve HR and administration processes.
- 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.
- 3.0Not great for career development but OKSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeBerlinJuly 18, 2024Pros: Office is nice. Pretty good tech stack and work/life balance.Cons: In the last 2 years Klarna slashed benefits, increased promotion criteria, and has not been able to keep up with inflation on salaries. Promotions are based on impact, but you cannot choose the projects that you work on.
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