<h3><strong>Come join <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/karat">Karat</a>'s </strong><a href="https://karat.com/candidates/interview-engineers/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Interview Engineer</strong></a><strong> Community!</strong></h3><p><a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/karat">Karat</a> is seeking talented U.S.-based engineers ready to commit to a dedicated, availability-based contract through Q3 2026.</p><h3><strong>We are seeking U.S.-based contractors to join our Interview Engineer community with consistent, dedicated availability of 40 hours per week through Q3 2026</strong></h3><p>This is a fixed-term, four-month engagement with a structured weekly availability commitment through Q3 2026. 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.</p><p>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.</p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Conduct structured 60-minute technical interviews through <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/karat">Karat</a>'s platform across domains such as back-end, full-stack, front-end, and system design.</li><li>Submit thorough written evaluations of each candidate's coding approach, technical knowledge, and communication skills.</li><li>Maintain <a href="https://himalayas.app/companies/karat">Karat</a>'s standards for structured, inclusive, bias-mitigated interviewing throughout your engagement.</li></ul><h3><strong>This contract will be a good fit if you have:</strong></h3><ul><li>3+ years of professional software engineering experience</li><li>Experience conducting technical interviews, either through a formal employer program or independently</li><li>Strong written and verbal English communication skills; clear, efficient evaluation write-ups matter here</li><li>A reliable home setup: stable internet connection, working webcam, and microphone</li><li>Genuine availability to hold a consistent weekly block for the full three-month term; this is not a pick-up-when-you-want arrangement</li></ul><h3><strong>Engagement details:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Duration:</strong> 4 months</li><li><strong>Weekly commitment:</strong> 40 hours</li><li><strong>Availability windows:</strong> Flexible, including evenings and weekends</li><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> Hourly rate</li><li><strong>Location: </strong>Remote; must be currently located in the United States</li><li><strong>Classification: </strong>Independent Contractor</li></ul><p><em>Upon contract conclusion, contractors may opt into <a href="https://himalayas.app