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

Come join Karat's Interview Engineer Community!

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

We are seeking Canada.-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 Canada
  • 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 by watching this video!

Additional Information

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What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV

  • LinkedIn Profile
  • How did you first hear about this position? (Listed in alphabetical order) choose one
  • If referred by someone with Karat, please include their first and last name. optional
  • Have you previously been an Interview Engineer with Karat? choose one
  • Are you currently going through the Karat interview process with another company? choose one
  • Are you currently located in Canada, and will you continue to reside there for the foreseeable future? choose one
  • 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. choose one
  • Are you fluent in both written and spoken English? choose one
  • How many years of professional experience do you have in software engineering? (Internships do not count as professional experience.) choose one
  • If you were to become a contract Interview Engineer, what types of interviews would you be comfortable conducting? (Check all that apply.) choose any
  • Which of the following best describes your background and experience? (Check all that apply.) choose any
  • 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). choose one

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