I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at Klarna (Stockholm, Stockholm) in Jul 2020
Interview
Recruiter found me by email.
First round question was on my experience
Second round was online code test
Third round was skill test on screen.
Forth round is behavioral interview on screen.
I think that, Skill test interviewer has some bias. There are some answers in his mind. In fact there are many alternatives in engineering. There is not only one right answer.
Even if there was arranged behavioral interview after in minutes. I was called and cancelled the interview due to his feedback unexpectedly. This is unprofessional and embarrassing.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Based on some unimplemented API design and test cases
it consisted of 3 parts, HR, technical, behavioural. The technical part was a leetcode hard problem but they did not expect a hard solution. The behavioural was related to leadership principles similar to most companies.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Klarna (Paris) in Oct 2025
Interview
I had a second experience with Klarna. After the ghosting of last year, Klarna reach out again for a SWE position. The same happened. After the first discussion, I have been told again to book a slot for the second round. And then... no news from anyone.
Second ghosting. Klarna has a terrible HR process and policy.
I feel like I dodge a bullet here. The work environment might be pretty toxic if it is aligned with the HR practices.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
questions about your past experience, and what are your expectations
1. HR and logic test
2. Tech - take home projects, a generic web project, and discuss
3. Design round
4. Manager round - discuss position and what to do