Senior Software Engineer – Interview Engineer (Technical Interviewer)
About us:Talent has no borders. Proxify's mission is to connect top developers around the world with opportunities they deserve. So, it doesn't matter where you are; we are here to help you fast-track your independent career in the right direction. 🙂Since our launch, Proxify's developers have successfully worked with 1200+ happy clients to build their products and growth features. 5000+ talented developers trust Proxify and its network to fulfill their dreams and objectives.Proxify is shaped by a global network of supportive, talented developers interested in remote full-time jobs. Our Glassdoor (4.5/5) and Trustpilot (4.8/5) ratings reflect the trust developers place in us and our commitment to our members' success.The Role:We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer on behalf of our client to join a structured, high-stakes technical interviewing organization. In this specialized role as an Interview Engineer, you will focus exclusively on evaluating software engineering candidates through live technical interviews, applying rigorous scoring rubrics, and delivering structured, objective feedback.Instead of writing daily production code for features, your primary technical domain will be assessing engineering competency, code quality, algorithmic reasoning, and architectural decision-making. You will be responsible for upholding gold-standard candidate experiences, maintaining evaluation consistency across high-volume candidate pipelines, and actively participating in continuous quality assurance and calibration programs.What we are looking for:5+ years of post-internship, hands-on production software engineering experience, with a heavy emphasis on backend architectures, API design, and system integrations.Fluency in at least one major programming language: Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#. You must be comfortable reading, debugging, and evaluating code written across different frameworks.Deep conceptual and practical understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), and API integrations.Extensive experience conducting technical code reviews, evaluating architectural trade-offs, and breaking down complex problem-solving strategies.Fluent, professional verbal and written English skills. You must be able to articulate precise, evidence-based technical feedback and write detailed candidate evaluations.Highly reliable, punctual, and structured, with a strong commitment to following predefined scoring guidelines, avoiding cognitive bias, and maintaining professional empathy under video interview conditions.Nice-to-have:Prior formal experience conducting live technical interviews, whiteboard sessions, or coding challenge evaluations.Background in engineering mentorship, technical training, or team leadership.Familiarity with structured interview calibration, assessment program design, or scoring rubric development.Multi-language backend engineering experience (e.g., polyglot proficiency across Python, Node.js, and Java).Responsibilities:Conduct structured, video-based live technical assessments evaluating candidates on coding proficiency, data structures, algorithms, API design, and general problem-solving ability.Author thorough, objective written evaluations immediately following each session, detailing technical strengths, execution gaps, and precise scoring rationale based on standardized rubrics.Attend regular calibration sessions, peer reviews, and mentor check-ins to ensure scoring alignment across a globally distributed interviewing team.Act as a professional, empathetic ambassador during live sessions, ensuring every candidate experiences a fair, organized, and engaging technical evaluation.Provide actionable feedback on interview questions, operational workflows, and assessment effectiveness to help refine the overall candidate evaluation program.Onboarding & Certification ProcessBecause quality and consistency are paramount, candidates will complete a structured onboarding and certification program before independent interviews. This includes:Technical and communication baseline assessments.Self-study modules on evaluation rubrics and bias mitigation.Mock interviews, observed interview exercises, and coaching sessions.An apprentice interviewer phase supported by senior mentors.What we offer:Get paid, not playedNo more unreliable clients. Enjoy on-time monthly payments with flexible withdrawal options.Predictable project hoursEnjoy a harmonious work-life balance with consistent 8-hour working days with clients.Flex days, so you can rechargeEnjoy up to 24 flex days off per year without losing pay, for full-time positions found through Proxify.Career-accelerating positions at cutting-edge companiesDiscover exclusive long-term remote positions at the world's most exciting companies.Hand-picked opportunities, just for youSkip the typical recruitment roadblocks and biases with personally matched positions.One seamless process, multiple opportunitiesA one-time contracting process for endless opportunities, with no extra assessments.CompensationEnjoy the same pay, every month with positions landed through Proxify.