Klarna Engineering Graduate Program 2022 in Gothenburg

Take this exclusive opportunity to be part of the small team of our new tech hub in Gothenburg.
Engineering at Klarna is an inspired, customer focused community, dedicated to crafting solutions that redefine our industry. Working in small, highly collaborative Agile teams, you and your team will have a clear mission and ownership of an important outcome that supports Klarna and our customers. At Klarna we optimize for quality, fast feedback, continuous improvement, testing, monitoring and experimentation. We aim for teams that are inclusive, helpful and have a strong sense of ownership for the things they build.
Our engineers make some of the most significant decisions for the company and we are looking for bold, open and curious developers. As a Klarnaut, you’ll be inspired to contribute to the growth of Europe’s most highly valued fintech and your work will reach millions of users.
The Engineering Graduate Program spans over a 12 month period and it includes training, team rotation and social activities. The training modules deep-dive into engineering with focus on data, security and software engineering. During a period of three months our graduates get to rotate between teams, to get a better understanding on the impact of their work in their target team and how problem spaces connect with each other.
So, would you like to be a part of the Klarna ecosystem with 2 million transactions a day and contribute to our goal of creating and delivering the smoothest payment solutions around the globe? We are now seeking talented graduates who are passionate about using their skills and ideas to join us on a permanent contract and take part in our 12 month Graduate Training Program, starting on the 29th of August 2022 at our new product development hub in Gothenburg.


As a Software Engineer at Klarna you will :
Work on specific problem spaces critical to Klarna’s current needs where you will design, develop and deploy frontend and backend services with a focus on scalability, high availability and low latency.
Bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, large-scale system design, big data storage/processing, security, artificial intelligence, UI design and mobile development.
Develop as a professional in an entrepreneurial organisation that provides opportunity to work with your areas of interest.
Use state of the art technology to solve real problems for our customers at a massive scale.
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve : you own the full life-cycle of your code - you write it, you own it!

You should have:
Strong development ability in one or more general purpose programming languages like Java, JavaScript, Python or working with our data teams in SQL
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related discipline
Working proficiency and communication skills in verbal and written English
Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed



What we can offer you
Culture - You'll have an opportunity to work with people from 100+ different countries in our English speaking offices in Stockholm/Berlin city center.
Learning - We have a learning and development focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks.
Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, and insurance plans, plus we offer all of our employees an opportunity to invest in an RSU program and own a stake of the company. You'll get 200 sek to buy lunch of your choice, ever week - on the house!
You’ll also receive 30 days annual leave and since we recognise that life is about more than work, we also offer benefits for gym memberships, marathons, and all sorts of activities that promote physical health. We also have generous parental leave (for men and women).


We know diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Our teams include women, non-binary, men, mothers, fathers, the self-taught, the college-educated, and people from all over the world.


How to apply
Send over your CV, cover letter in English and include your university grades.
We will provide visa assistance if needed when you are offered a position. However, we don't assist with relocation and remote work is not an option for this program.


What we offer:
Diversity & Community
With our diversity of skills, perspectives and backgrounds, we can create, innovate, and disrupt like no other. Diversity is part of who we are, and essential to our success.
Ownership & Impact
Here, every voice matters. We’re organized into hundreds of small teams, each run like a start-up, focused on their own problem-space.
Trust & Collaboration
Successes and failures are won together at Klarna in a melting pot of teams. Win, lose, and learn, we’re on this path together.
The Klarna Work Policy is designed to make sure we foster team collaboration while also ensuring a productive and flexible work environment. We work 2 days per week in the office on agreed days, and then 3 flexible days. We’re also providing each Klarnaut with an annual financial contribution to improve their flexible work life whether they use it to upgrade their work accessories, or their home office space!
Challenges & Rewards
We take a very Swedish approach to benefits. Support for parents, health and wellness perks—we’ve got you covered.


About Klarna
Since 2005 Klarna has been on a mission to revolutionize the retail banking industry. With over 90 million global active users and 2 million transactions per day, Klarna is meeting the changing demands of consumers by helping them save time and money while better managing their cashflow and making informed decisions. Over 250,000 global retail partners, including H&M, Saks, Sephora, Macys, IKEA, Expedia Group, and Nike have integrated Klarna's innovative technology to deliver a seamless shopping experience online and in-store. With over 5,000 employees, Klarna is active in 20 markets and is one of the most highly-valued private fintechs globally, with a valuation of $45.6 billion. For more information, visit Klarna.com
It is our commitment that every qualified person will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with the application.