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

Come join Karat 's Interview Engineer Community!

Karat is seeking talented U.S.-based engineers ready to commit to a dedicated, availability-based contract through Q3 2026.

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

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.

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.

• 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.

• Conduct structured 60-minute technical interviews through Karat 's platform across domains such as back-end, full-stack, front-end, and system design.

• Submit thorough written evaluations of each candidate's coding approach, technical knowledge, and communication skills.

• Maintain Karat 's standards for structured, inclusive, bias-mitigated interviewing throughout your engagement.

This contract will be a good fit if you have

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Experience conducting technical interviews, either through a formal employer program or independently

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; clear, efficient evaluation write-ups matter here

• A reliable home setup: stable internet connection, working webcam, and microphone

• Genuine availability to hold a consistent weekly block for the full three-month term; this is not a pick-up-when-you-want arrangement

Engagement details

• Duration: 4 months

• Weekly commitment: 40 hours

• Availability windows: Flexible, including evenings and weekends

• Compensation: Hourly rate

• Location: Remote; must be currently located in the United States

• Classification: Independent Contractor

Upon contract conclusion, contractors may opt into Karat 's standard Interview Engineer program, which operates on a per-interview compensation model.

While we review your application, learn more about life as an Interview Engineer by watching this video!

Additional Information

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