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Senior Full Stack Engineer roles are among the most consistently sponsored positions in the U.S. tech industry. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and O-1 petitions for this title, and the specialty occupation classification is well-established, meaning petition approvals are more straightforward than for generalist roles. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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The ideal candidate is local to and interested in working from any of our offices (Silver Spring, NYC, SF, Miami, Denver) local to them 1-2x per week.
ABOUT ROCKET MONEY 🔮
Rocket Money’s mission is to meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of millions of people. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money – ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey.
ABOUT THE TEAM 🤝
The Partnerships & Martech Team is one of our more impactful teams. This team is responsible for driving user acquisition, accelerating our marketing and partnerships teams, and managing the analytics systems that help the business make strategic decisions. This team sits at the intersection of Software Engineering, Growth Marketing, and Partnerships, empowering data-driven decision making across the organization by directly fueling our growth engine.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:
- Make key decisions for the future of our Partnerships systems that balance technical concerns with business concerns.
- Work closely with the Growth Marketing team to optimize their workflows and build tools that improve our operational efficiency while maintaining an excellent user experience.
- Develop with TypeScript across the stack, building user interfaces using React and building back-ends in Node & GraphQL.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand nuanced business needs and communicate technical complexity and tradeoffs clearly when requirements evolve.
- Architect scalable solutions that may differ from initial requests but better serve the underlying business objectives and long-term technical sustainability.
- Own the full lifecycle of Partnerships & Martech technology, from initial planning and development through ongoing production maintenance and optimization.
ABOUT YOU 🦄
- You have 7+ years of professional experience working with some combination of Node/TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and Postgres (or similar relational database).
- You have production experience with CRMs (ex: Braze), analytics platforms (ex: Segment, GTM, Amplitude), or marketing MMPs (ex: Singular).
- You're not just interested in what you're building, but also why you're building it. You want to see the bigger picture of how the software you're building is benefitting our users.
- You understand observability and enjoy digging into the details to solve performance and user experience issues.
- When you solve problems, you strive to model the data in a way that allows other teams to easily understand how the business is performing.
- You’re motivated to understand non-technical workflows, in order to fulfill the needs of the teams you support, regardless of whether team members can articulate those needs.
- You're both a student and a teacher, continually seeking to grow as an engineer and help those around you grow as well.
- You thrive in a growing organization, and are not afraid of a challenging problem. In fact, you confront problems head on and take the lead on the solution.
WE OFFER 💫
- Health, Dental & Vision Plans
- Life Insurance
- Long/Short Term Disability
- Competitive Pay
- 401k Matching
- Team Member Stock Purchasing Program (TMSPP)
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Unlimited PTO
- Daily Lunch, Snacks & Coffee (in-office only)
- Commuter benefits (in-office only)
Additional Information: Salary range of $150,000 - $185,000/year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Rocket Money is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
INTRODUCTION
The ideal candidate is local to and interested in working from any of our offices (Silver Spring, NYC, SF, Miami, Denver) local to them 1-2x per week.
ABOUT ROCKET MONEY 🔮
Rocket Money’s mission is to meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of millions of people. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money – ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey.
ABOUT THE TEAM 🤝
The Partnerships & Martech Team is one of our more impactful teams. This team is responsible for driving user acquisition, accelerating our marketing and partnerships teams, and managing the analytics systems that help the business make strategic decisions. This team sits at the intersection of Software Engineering, Growth Marketing, and Partnerships, empowering data-driven decision making across the organization by directly fueling our growth engine.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL:
- Make key decisions for the future of our Partnerships systems that balance technical concerns with business concerns.
- Work closely with the Growth Marketing team to optimize their workflows and build tools that improve our operational efficiency while maintaining an excellent user experience.
- Develop with TypeScript across the stack, building user interfaces using React and building back-ends in Node & GraphQL.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to understand nuanced business needs and communicate technical complexity and tradeoffs clearly when requirements evolve.
- Architect scalable solutions that may differ from initial requests but better serve the underlying business objectives and long-term technical sustainability.
- Own the full lifecycle of Partnerships & Martech technology, from initial planning and development through ongoing production maintenance and optimization.
ABOUT YOU 🦄
- You have 7+ years of professional experience working with some combination of Node/TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and Postgres (or similar relational database).
- You have production experience with CRMs (ex: Braze), analytics platforms (ex: Segment, GTM, Amplitude), or marketing MMPs (ex: Singular).
- You're not just interested in what you're building, but also why you're building it. You want to see the bigger picture of how the software you're building is benefitting our users.
- You understand observability and enjoy digging into the details to solve performance and user experience issues.
- When you solve problems, you strive to model the data in a way that allows other teams to easily understand how the business is performing.
- You’re motivated to understand non-technical workflows, in order to fulfill the needs of the teams you support, regardless of whether team members can articulate those needs.
- You're both a student and a teacher, continually seeking to grow as an engineer and help those around you grow as well.
- You thrive in a growing organization, and are not afraid of a challenging problem. In fact, you confront problems head on and take the lead on the solution.
WE OFFER 💫
- Health, Dental & Vision Plans
- Life Insurance
- Long/Short Term Disability
- Competitive Pay
- 401k Matching
- Team Member Stock Purchasing Program (TMSPP)
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Unlimited PTO
- Daily Lunch, Snacks & Coffee (in-office only)
- Commuter benefits (in-office only)
Additional Information: Salary range of $150,000 - $185,000/year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Rocket Money is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Full Stack Engineer
Lead with your full-stack depth, not breadth
H-1B approvals for Full Stack Engineers hinge on demonstrating specialized expertise. Highlight mastery of specific frameworks and architectures rather than listing every language you've touched. USCIS scrutinizes generalist profiles more heavily than deep specialists.
Confirm the role requires a relevant bachelor's degree
Specialty occupation status requires the position to normally require a degree in a specific field. Roles listed as requiring 'any technical degree' are harder to sponsor. Target postings that specify computer science, software engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Prioritize employers with a sponsorship track record
Companies that have sponsored Full Stack Engineers before understand the LCA and I-129 process. First-time sponsors face longer timelines and more documentation requests. A proven sponsorship history signals smoother processing and stronger employer commitment.
Document your system design and architecture experience
Senior-level H-1B petitions require evidence the role demands advanced expertise. Concrete examples of distributed systems, API design decisions, or scalability work you've owned strengthen the job duty description and support the specialty occupation argument.
Understand cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Full Stack roles exist at many of these employers. A cap-exempt offer means you can start work immediately after approval, without waiting for October 1.
Australian citizens should evaluate the E-3 visa
The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and has no lottery. Full Stack Engineers qualify as specialty occupation workers, making E-3 a faster and more predictable path than H-1B for eligible applicants. Renewals are unlimited in two-year increments.
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Does a Senior Full Stack Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS consistently recognizes software engineering and full stack development as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. The key risk is if the job description is written too broadly. Postings that require a degree in 'any field' rather than a specific technical discipline are more likely to face a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
How competitive is H-1B sponsorship for Full Stack Engineers compared to other engineering roles?
Full Stack Engineers are among the most frequently sponsored job titles in the H-1B program. DOL LCA disclosure data consistently shows high filing volumes for this title at major tech employers. That said, everyone still enters the same lottery. The advantage is that employers are familiar with sponsoring this role, which reduces processing friction once selected. Browse sponsored Full Stack openings on Migrate Mate to identify employers actively filing petitions.
Does my degree need to be in computer science specifically, or will other degrees qualify?
Not necessarily computer science. USCIS accepts degrees in software engineering, information systems, computer engineering, and closely related fields. What matters is that the degree field is directly relevant to the role's duties. A mathematics or electrical engineering degree can qualify if you can demonstrate the coursework aligns with the position. Degrees in unrelated fields, even paired with strong experience, are harder to support without additional evidence.
Can work experience substitute for a bachelor's degree in a Full Stack Engineer H-1B petition?
Yes, under a specific equivalency formula. Three years of progressive, specialized work experience in the field can substitute for one year of formal education. To replace a four-year degree, you'd need 12 years of relevant experience, typically documented through expert opinion letters and detailed employment records. This path is viable but requires stronger supporting evidence and carries more USCIS scrutiny than petitions backed by a directly relevant degree.
What happens to my H-1B status if I want to change employers as a Senior Full Stack Engineer?
You can change employers using H-1B portability, which allows you to start work with a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. This applies as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in a same or similar occupational classification. Your status remains valid while the new petition is pending.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Full Stack Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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