ph3What You Will Do /h3 pYou will drive Klarna's technical direction within and across Klarna's domains - ensuring that our systems are scalable, resilient, and architected for long-term growth.
You'll shape architectural strategy, connect cross-functional initiatives, and elevate Klarna's engineering standards across the organization.
/p ul liLead cross-domain engineering strategy and execution - translating Klarna's vision into scalable, secure, and efficient architectures that serve multiple business areas, while fostering technical alignment across teams and competences.
/li liArchitect and evolve Klarna's technical foundations by simplifying systems, reducing duplication, and driving consistency in data models, APIs, and integration patterns that power global customer and merchant experiences.
/li liSet and uphold Klarna-wide technical standards for code quality, observability, reliability, and data management - ensuring operational excellence and enabling teams to deliver confidently at scale.
/li liPartner with Product, Data Science, and Design leaders to align technical investments with business outcomes, balancing long-term architectural evolution with short-term delivery priorities.
/li liMentor and grow Klarna's senior technical community, guiding Lead and Principal Engineers in decision-making, design reviews and career development, while nurturing a culture of technical curiosity and shared accountability.




/li liDrive innovation and continuous improvement by exploring emerging technologies, improving developer experience and enabling Klarna's platforms to adapt to future opportunities and challenges.
/li /ul h3Who You Are /h3 ul liA recognized technical leader with deep experience delivering and scaling distributed systems across multiple business or product domains.
/li liStrategic in thinking yet pragmatic in execution — able to balance innovation, speed, and stability across complex organizations.
/li liSkilled in system architecture, data integration, and building reliable, observable systems that enable high?velocity teams.
/li liAdept at influencing across teams and functions, aligning diverse stakeholders behind clear technical direction.
/li liA committed mentor who builds inclusive, empowered teams and fosters technical growth across the organization.
/li liCurious, reflective, and driven by continuous improvement - both personal and organizational.
/li /ul h3Awesome to Have /h3 ul liExperience leading cross?functional initiatives in payments, e?commerce, or large?scale technology platforms.
/li liExpertise in distributed architecture, event?driven systems, and cloud?native technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka).
/li liProven success improving observability, reliability or developer productivity at company scale.
/li liA track record of translating technical strategy into measurable business impact across domains.
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