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

## About the role 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 as structured assignments, 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. ## Requirements 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!