[Remote] Principal Engineer — Graph & API

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Rocket is a Detroit-based company providing digital solutions for complex transactions, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer for their Servicing Digital team.

In this role, you will define and deliver the API and graph architecture strategy, ensuring client experiences remain stable and decoupled during a significant system modernization.

Responsibilities Define and own the API and graph architecture strategy for Servicing Digital, including schema design, federation patterns, and versioning governanceArchitect and steward the abstraction layer that decouples client-facing experiences from underlying systems during and after the System of Record migrationEstablish API design standards, schema governance practices, and developer contracts that scale across multiple product teamsGuide technology adoption across GraphQL, schema federation, REST, and event-driven integration patternsBuild and maintain API platform tooling, documentation standards, and developer experience infrastructure that accelerates team velocityIntegrate and advocate for AI-assisted tooling throughout the API development lifecycleMentor engineers and technical leads, elevating graph and API craft across the verticalRepresent Servicing Digital's API strategy in architecture reviews, executive discussions, and cross-vertical technical forums Skills Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science or a related field12+ years in professional software engineering and architecture rolesDemonstrated experience leading API or graph platform strategy at enterprise scaleAdvanced expertise in GraphQL, schema federation, API design and governance, REST, and event-driven integration patternsDemonstrated experience designing abstraction layers that insulate consumer experiences from backend system changes, including migrations and re-platforming effortsDeep fluency in TypeScript and AWS-native service patterns relevant to API and graph infrastructureTrack record of establishing API standards and governance that scale across multiple teams and domainsExcellent communicator, equally effective in engineering design reviews and executive-level architecture discussions Benefits Annual bonusMedical, dental, and vision benefits401K retirement planPaid-time off Company Overview Own the Dream.

Mortgage services provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC. NMLSConsumerAccess.org, NMLS #3030 It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.rocketcompanies.com.

Company H1B Sponsorship Rocket has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 215 in 2026, 43 in 2025, 12 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.