Software Engineer II - Acquisition and Funnel

Rocket; Michigan; On-site; USD 97,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Rocket is seeking a Software Engineer II to work on their innovative platform for personal loans. In this role, you’ll help build and maintain a user-friendly lending experience that drives revenue while collaborating with a cross-functional team.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of experience in backend programming languages, strong database skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with backend programming languages like Java, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, including data modeling and optimization.
• Experience in designing and maintaining RESTful APIs with scalability in mind.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, tested, and well-documented code as a Software Engineer II.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to deliver innovative features.
• Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems.

Skills

Java

C#

JavaScript/TypeScript

PostgreSQL

RESTful APIs

A/B testing

Unit Testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NestJS

Docker

AWS

Job description

Acquisition and Funnel

This team owns RocketLoans.com and the borrower experience from the first landing page through the application funnel. That includes the intake flow, offer‑code entry, and refinance pre‑qualification. The work directly impacts conversion, revenue, and whether someone gets the loan they came for.

The team is heavily frontend focused and driven by experimentation. You’ll work within a shared design system, run A/B tests, and use analytics to understand how users move through the funnel. That includes conversion tracking, form‑step instrumentation, session insights, and frontend error monitoring. Performance and stability matter because this is the front door to the business, and any friction in the funnel has a measurable impact.

You’ll be a good fit if you think about product and engineering together, care about outcomes instead of just shipping features, and enjoy moving quickly, testing ideas, and learning from real user behavior in short feedback cycles.

As a Software Engineer II, you will work on an innovative platform that originates personal loans. You will use your experience in software development to write clean, tested, and well‑documented code, provide peer code review, and mentor other engineers on the team. You will be part of a team that is empowered to take decisions that have direct impact on our success. You will be in the middle of it all – working with product, implementing new functionality, squashing bugs, maintaining the health of our code, delivering scalable and highly available services, and growing as an engineer. The ideal candidate must have a strong sense of ownership and drive for delivery.

About You

Core engineering foundations

• 4+ years of experience working with backend programming languages such as Java, C#, or preferably JavaScript/TypeScript
• 4+ years working with relational databases (MySQL, MSSQL, or preferably PostgreSQL), including data modeling and basic query optimization
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining RESTful APIs and service‑based systems, with an eye toward scalability and performance

Quality, reliability, and testing

• Experience writing and maintaining unit, integration, and end‑to‑end tests
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and concepts such as mocking, stubbing, and contract testing to improve reliability and reduce tight coupling

Systems & integrations

• Hands‑on experience integrating with third‑party vendors or external systems, ensuring clean interfaces and reliable behavior

Growth & mindset

• A growth mindset – you’re curious, eager to learn, and willing to try new ideas.
• A hands‑on, proactive approach – you don’t wait around for perfect clarity and are willing to roll up your sleeves to get things done.

How you approach your work

• Strong ownership and accountability for the work you take on, with a problem‑solving, results‑driven mindset
• Comfortable collaborating with cross‑functional partners (product, design, business) to deliver outcomes and not just code
• Able to communicate clearly, explaining technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Our Tech Stack and Architecture

• Frontend: Next.js
• Backend Framework: NestJS (Node.js, TypeScript)
• Database: PostgreSQL with TypeORM
• Infrastructure: Docker & AWS
• Architecture: Microservices
• Codebase: GitHub & Nx Monorepo
• Observability: Amplitude, Sentry, Splunk, Dynatrace.

What You’ll Get

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well‑being of not just you, but your family, too! We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life. We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind. Simply put: we’ve got your back. Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks.

On‑Call Expectations

This role may include participation in an on‑call rotation to support production systems and ensure service reliability. On‑call responsibilities may include coverage during nights and weekends. If applicable, frequency and scheduling will be determined by team needs and communicated accordingly.

About Us

Headquartered in Detroit, Rocket Loans was established to create the most simple, rocket fast personal loan process. We assembled a top‑notch team of individuals combining new, passionate team members with some of the best veterans from Rocket Mortgage to create the most user‑friendly lending platform in the world. We have given it our best to create an experience that is best‑of‑breed in the personal loan industry and commit even more to continuously improving it. At Rocket Loans, you’ll build a career that helps you achieve your professional goals while helping clients get the loans they need to reach their financial goals. We’re looking for innovators and those unafraid to disrupt the status‑quo. With an inclusive culture and opportunities to make a positive impact, we’re here to help you foster your career growth.

Employment & Compensation

This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at [e-mail].

The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $97,000.00-$207,000.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment‑related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid‑time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is the company’s current, good faith estimate at the time of posting. [Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate.] The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position.

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