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

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
- Duration: Through October 2026




- Weekly commitment: 40 hours
- Availability windows: Versatile, including evenings and weekends
- Compensation: Hourly rate
- Location: Remote; must be currently located in Australia

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

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 .

Are you willing to undergo a background check if offered a contract Interview Engineer opportunity? Karat's background checks include criminal history, identity verification, proof of current residence, and employment and education history verification conducted through third-party partners in the United States and internationally.

Are you fluent in both written and spoken English?

How many years of professional experience do you have in software engineering? (Internships do not count as professional experience.)

Which of the following best describes your background and experience? (Check all that apply.)

- Completed formal Interviewer Training from current and/or previous employer
- Mentored/led a software engineering team
- Mentored/taught software engineering students (e.g., bootcamp, university, etc.)
- Conducted complex code reviews
- None of the above

Which types of interviews would you be comfortable conducting? (Check all that apply.)

- Full Stack
- Back End
- Front End
- System Design
- AI/ML
- None of the above

By submitting my application, I represent and warrant, under penalty of law, that all information provided in this application (and in any follow-up information requests throughout my engagement with Karat) is true, complete and accurate and does not misrepresent or omit any material facts in my application.

I further represent and warrant that I have not previously applied to, or served as, an interview engineer under a different name or entity (unless otherwise noted on my application).

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📌 Interview Engineer, fixed-term contract - 40-hours/week (Australia) (Townsville)
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