Rocket Sr. Software Engineer reviews

4.6

90% would recommend to a friend

(44 total reviews)
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Varun Krishna

100% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Rocket with 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 44 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have an excellent working experience there. Rocket is rated 24% above average by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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44 reviews
5.0
Jul 15, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Cutting-edge technology: Opportunity to work on innovative products with modern tech stacks and engineering practices. Hackweek culture: Regular hackweeks encourage experimentation, creativity, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong investment in training: Access to learning resources and programs that support continuous skill development and career growth. Cloud-first approach: Exposure to scalable, cloud-native architecture and services (e.g., AWS, GCP), preparing engineers for the future of software development.

Cons

Limited team mobility: Internal transfers between teams can be difficult, making it hard to explore new domains or work cultures. Growth into leadership roles: Career progression into leadership can be slow or unclear, with limited structured pathways for advancement. Visibility challenges: Individual contributions may not always be recognized at higher levels, impacting opportunities for growth.

4.0
Aug 2, 2024

Great Culture

Recommend
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Pros

Rocket Companies really care for it's team members and clients.

Cons

Some benefits are up to industry standard.

4.0
Mar 6, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Great benefits - Team-centered - Interesting technology - Honest banking that genuinely wants to help first time buyers. Follows the spirit of fair lending policies, not just the letter of the law. You can feel good about what you produce.

Cons

- Strong culture carefully shepherded while Quicken Loans was private has melted significantly since going public as Rocket Mortgage. Original leaders are all gone now. - Hostage to mortgage market which is currently in serious slump.

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