Interview Engineer Fixed-Term Contract - 40-Hours Week

### **Come join [Karat](https://himalayas.app/companies/karat)'s** [**Interview Engineer**](https://karat.com/candidates/interview-engineers/) **Community!** [Karat](https://himalayas.app/companies/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](https://himalayas.app/companies/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](https://himalayas.app/companies/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](https://himalayas.app/companies/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](https://youtu.be/NBHfCPapm6I) by watching this video! * * * ### Additional Information By applying for a position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with [Karat](https://himalayas.app/companies/karat)’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found [here](https://karat.com/privacynotice/). Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)