Interview Engineer, fixed-term contract - 40-hours/week (United States)

<h2><strong>Come join Karat's </strong><a href="https://karat.com/candidates/interview-engineers/"><strong>Interview Engineer</strong></a><strong> Community!</strong></h2> <p>Karat is seeking talented U.S.-based engineers ready to commit to a dedicated, availability-based contract through Q3 2026.</p> <h3><strong>We are seeking U.S.-based contractors to join our Interview Engineer community with consistent, dedicated availability of 40 hours per week through Q3 2026</strong></h3> <p>This is a fixed-term, four-month engagement with a structured weekly availability commitment through Q3 2026. You will hold a consistent block of hours each week during which you are available to conduct interviews, including short-notice requests. Availability outside of standard business hours and on weekends is welcome.</p> <p>This is a strong fit if you are between full-time positions, on a planned leave from your current role, or looking for consistent, meaningful contract work over a defined period.</p> <ul> <li>Commit to a consistent weekly availability block of 40 hours to accept and conduct interview asstructuredsignments, including short-notice requests; evenings and weekends are welcome.</li> <li>Conduct structured 60-minute technical interviews through Karat's platform across domains such as back-end, full-stack, front-end, and system design.</li> <li>Submit thorough written evaluations of each candidate's coding approach, technical knowledge, and communication skills.</li> <li>Maintain Karat's standards for structured, inclusive, bias-mitigated interviewing throughout your engagement.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>This contract will be a good fit if you have:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>3+ years of professional software engineering experience</li> <li>Experience conducting technical interviews, either through a formal employer program or independently</li> <li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills; clear, efficient evaluation write-ups matter here</li> <li>A reliable home setup: stable internet connection, working webcam, and microphone</li> <li>Genuine availability to hold a consistent weekly block for the full three-month term; this is not a pick-up-when-you-want arrangement</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Engagement details:</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Duration:</strong> 4 months</li> <li><strong>Weekly commitment:</strong> 40 hours</li> <li><strong>Availability windows:</strong> Flexible, including evenings and weekends</li> <li><strong>Compensation:</strong> Hourly rate</li> <li><strong>Location: </strong>Remote; must be currently located in the United States</li> <li><strong>Classification: </strong>Independent Contractor</li> </ul> <p><em>Upon contract conclusion, contractors may opt into Karat's standard Interview Engineer program, which operates on a per-interview compensation model.</em></p> <p>While we review your application, learn more about <a href="https://youtu.be/NBHfCPapm6I">life as an Interview Engineer</a> by watching this video!</p> <hr> <p><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NBHfCPapm6I" width="600" height="336"></iframe></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>Additional Information</h2> <p>By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with Karat’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found <a class="c-link c-link--focus-visible c-link--underline" href="https://karat.com/privacynotice/" target="_blank" data-stringify-link="https://karat.com/privacynotice/" data-sk="tooltip_parent">here</a>.</p></div>