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!
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Karat is a technical interview platform that facilitates hiring processes for software developers worldwide. The company connects experienced software engineers as Interview Engineers who conduct technical interviews for startups and large enterprises. Karat's mission is to create inclusive hiring processes by mitigating bias, improving hiring signals, and providing objective evaluations of candidates' coding skills and technical knowledge. Their platform enables companies to assess candidates' fundamental coding abilities, coding style, communication skills, and technical approach.
