Empirical - Freelance Tech Interviewer

Senior or Lead Engineer with strong, hands-on product development experience Passion for mentoring, evaluating, and supporting other engineers Clear and empathetic communicator with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset Fluent in English (written and verbal) Flexibility/Availability for 1–1.5-hour interviews on weekdays within LATAM or US Eastern working hours Alignment with Empirical’s values Technical background in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs, microservices, event-driven systems, and system design Experience interviewing, hiring, or mentoring engineers (nice to have) Background in teaching, bootcamps, or technical mentorship (nice to have) Experience working in early-stage or high-growth startups (nice to have)

Conduct structured technical and behavioral interviews Assess alignment with Empirical’s values and client expectations Evaluate technical proficiency, problem-solving approach, and communication clarity Use standardized guides, rubrics, and live coding challenges Document insights and provide written feedback Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to refine rubrics Report to Empirical’s Engineering Manager