A Unique Opportunity: Working At Rocket Innovation Studio

Even before joining Rocket Innovation Studio (RIS), I knew I had found some place special from my interviewing experience alone. It was apparent that Rocket Innovation Studio was a place I could grow above and beyond in my role while contributing to something meaningful. Here, I’ll explore what makes this place so special.

Founded only a few years ago in Windsor, Ontario, Rocket Innovation Studio has been growing fast like a hot startup on a mission to build something great. The company is also part of Rocket Companies^®, giving Rocket Innovation Studio the support and backing of an experienced industry titan. This means Rocket Innovation Studio gets the best of both worlds: the rapid growth and acceleration of a startup, and the stability and security of a mature company.

What makes Rocket Innovation Studio so unique? Without question, the team members make this a great place to work. Here you’ll work alongside other highly talented and dedicated individuals who share a passion for delivering the best solutions for its partners. These solutions come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes as our partners each have their own unique software stacks and platforms that we develop for. We are obsessed with finding a better way; continuously exploring new tools and technologies that help give us and our partners the resources we need to make a big impact.

There is always opportunity to learn and grow in new technologies or support others who are looking to expand their knowledge of something you may have experience in. Our focus with our partners is to develop and build new features and systems, not support and maintain legacy systems.

Rocket Innovation Studio offers an extensive catalogue of professional development opportunities. These offerings include monthly industry speakers, group learning sessions, in-house training programs, a free e-book and audiobook library, online course subscriptions and more. There are also our famous Hack Weeks throughout the year where groups get a dedicated week to explore and build team member-submitted ideas that help drive innovation and value.

Team members also have biweekly one-on-one meetings with their team. Of the many benefits, these one-on-ones serve as a great way to touch base for feedback on work, and to make you aware of opportunities to strengthen and grow in your role.

Rocket Innovation Studio's office is packed with perks and goodies you never knew could make the workday so much fun. Take a break for a Ping-Pong or foosball battle … Sign up for the chess club ... Grab some fresh popcorn, a slushie or one of the other rotating snack options. 

Of course, working remote due to COVID-19 has meant not all of these perks are currently available. However, that doesn't mean that the perks and goodies stop. Team members routinely find snacks and other gifts unexpectedly delivered right to their door. Just another way of saying "thanks" for all the hard work you put in. We also like to take a little time out each month where teams can do some remote games for fun.

Rocket Innovation Studio has the most competitive benefits package I've seen with generous benefits in dental, eye care, mental health, retirement plans, stock plans, etc. The list goes on.

Working at Rocket Innovation Studio is a no-brainer, and team members like myself couldn't be happier. It's why team members start the morning feeling passionate and motivated, and why we continue to grow together.

After my first year, I can honestly say Rocket Innovation Studio is truly an amazing place to be that has far surpassed my original expectations.