VP of Engineering & Platform Architecture

Rocket; Michigan; On-site; USD 216,000 - 457,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid-time off

Job summary

Rocket is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead the health and direction of its engineering organization. The role involves establishing engineering standards, facilitating technical decisions, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in software engineering, including 5+ years leading teams in a fintech environment. Responsibilities include managing engineering culture, career development, and ensuring auditable and reliable engineering practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years leading engineering teams.
• Hands-on familiarity with TypeScript/Node.js and similar frameworks.
• Experience in fintech, lending, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering org's execution and delivery quality.
• Build systems that keep engineers engaged.
• Make high-stakes technical decisions.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

Technical architecture engagement

Full stack engineering leadership

Experience in fintech or lending

Career development of engineers

Education

10+ years in software engineering

Experience with TypeScript/Node.js

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS infrastructure

Job description

Rocket is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead the health and direction of its engineering organization. The role involves establishing engineering standards, facilitating technical decisions, and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years in software engineering, including 5+ years leading teams in a fintech environment. Responsibilities include managing engineering culture, career development, and ensuring auditable and reliable engineering practices.