At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct technical interviews and evaluate candidates' skills through Karat's platform.
- Company: Join Karat, a leading tech company focused on inclusive interviewing.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, remote work, and competitive hourly pay.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and transition into a permanent role.
- Why this job: Make a difference in tech hiring while working from anywhere in Australia.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in software engineering and experience with technical interviews.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
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: Flexible, 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).
Interview Engineer, fixed-term contract - 40-hours/week (Australia) in Brisbane employer: Interview Engineering
Interview Engineering offers flexible contract opportunities for engineers, allowing them to work 40 hours a week while conducting structured technical interviews. The company values availability and provides a supportive environment for professionals seeking meaningful contract work. With options for evening and weekend availability, it caters to those looking for stability between full-time positions or during planned leaves.
