Job Description

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

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Karat is seeking talented Australia-based engineers ready to commit to a dedicated, availability-based contract through October 2026.

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We are seeking Australia-based contractors to join our Interview Engineer community with consistent, dedicated availability of 40 hours per week through October 2026

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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.

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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.

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- 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.
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- Conduct structured 60-minute technical interviews through Karat's platform across domains such as back-end, full-stack, front-end, and system design.
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- Submit thorough written evaluations of each candidate's coding approach, technical knowledge, and communication skills.
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- Maintain Karat's standards for structured, inclusive, bias-mitigated interviewing throughout your engagement.
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This contract will be a good fit if you have:

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- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
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- Experience conducting technical interviews, either through a formal employer program or independently
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- Strong written and verbal English communication skills; clear, efficient evaluation write-ups matter here
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- A reliable home setup: stable internet connection, working webcam, and microphone
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- Genuine availability to hold a consistent weekly block for the full three-month term; this is not a pick-up-when-you-want arrangement
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- Duration: Through October 2026
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- Weekly commitment: 40 hours
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- Availability windows: Flexible, including evenings and weekends
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- Compensation: Hourly rate
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- Location: Remote; must be currently located in Australia
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Upon contract conclusion, contractors may opt into Karat's standard Interview Engineer program, which operates on a per-interview compensation model.

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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 .

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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.

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Are you fluent in both written and spoken English?

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

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

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- Completed formal Interviewer Training from current and/or previous employer
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- Mentored/led a software engineering team
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- Mentored/taught software engineering students (e.g., bootcamp, university, etc.)
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- Conducted complex code reviews
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- None of the above
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Which types of interviews would you be comfortable conducting? (Check all that apply.)

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- Full Stack
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- Back End
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- Front End
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- System Design
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- AI/ML
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- None of the above
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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) (Perth)
🏢 Interview Engineering
📍 Perth