Interview Engineer (Australia)

### Come join Karat's [Interview Engineer](https://karat.com/candidates/interview-engineers/) Community! Karat is seeking talented Australia-based engineers ready to commit to a dedicated, availability-based contract through October 2026. #### We are seeking Australia-based contractors to join our Interview Engineer community with consistent, dedicated availability of 40 hours per week through October 2026 This is a fixed-term engagement with a structured weekly availability commitment through end of October. 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: Through October 2026 - Weekly commitment: 40 hours - Availability windows: Flexible, including evenings and weekends - Compensation: Hourly rate - Location: Remote; must be currently located in Australia - 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](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’s Employee and Contractor Privacy Notice found [here](https://karat.com/privacynotice/).