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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're empowering traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Since 2003, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. Through those efforts, our user base has grown to over 2 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But we're not stopping there. We're constantly evolving, pushing boundaries, and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools, real-time support, and a community of like-minded traders.
So, why work at NinjaTrader? Here, you're not just part of a team; you're part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection, professional development, and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be true? Take it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and continue our journey toward becoming the world's top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What you'll do:
In this role, you will own the product roadmap for NinjaTrader's Core Platform, leading the Web and Mobile Squad to deliver best-in-class trading experiences across our web and mobile surfaces. You will drive the end-to-end product experience for traders of all levels, building advanced trading workflows while ensuring the platform is fast, elegant, and built around the needs of active traders. Your work will directly improve trader confidence, platform stickiness, and increase trading activity on our Core platforms.
In this role you will:
- Drive the overall product roadmap for the Core Platform Web/Mobile Squad in collaboration with product leadership, engineering, and design, ensuring alignment with broader company strategy and goals
- Define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web and mobile trading experiences that balances trader needs, business outcomes, and technical feasibility
- Own the end-to-end trader experience across web and mobile surfaces, from order entry and charting to account management and platform navigation by designing intuitive, high-performance interfaces that move traders forward with confidence
- Partner closely with UX/design to uphold a high bar for interface quality, accessibility, and consistency across platforms
- Serve as the voice of the trader, deeply understanding user behaviors, pain points, and goals through research and data, translating those insights into clear product decisions
- Define and own Core Platform product metrics, using data to guide prioritization, measure feature impact, and drive continuous improvement across web and mobile surfaces
What you'll need:
- 7+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years of experience managing web and/or mobile product experiences, preferably within a fintech or trading platform
- Demonstrated experience building and shipping trading product experiences, with a strong understanding of trader workflows, order types, charting, and market data surfaces
- Strong UI/UX sensibility with a track record of partnering with design to ship polished, high-quality consumer trading experiences
- Proven ability to own and grow platform-level product lines at scale, balancing feature velocity with platform health
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration and owning product metrics for funding initiatives
- Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable owning large problem areas and operating in ambiguity
- Team-first mentality with an ability to mentor peers and influence without authority
Bonus points for:
- Deep domain expertise in trading platforms, brokerage products, or financial data products
- Demonstrable experience launching products from 0 to 1 and scaling them
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $180,000 - $210,000 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 15%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Location:
This role is based in Chicago, IL. *There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.
Hybrid:
For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:
- 20 additional flex remote days annually
- 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of product management experience
- 3+ years of experience managing web and/or mobile product experiences
- Demonstrated experience building trading product experiences
- Strong UI/UX sensibility
- Proven ability to own and grow platform-level product lines
- Strong analytical skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Team-first mentality with mentoring ability
What the Team is Saying
NinjaTrader Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials highlight medical, dental, and vision coverage, with life and disability insurance covered by the employer. Some benefits descriptions also reference mental health support and flexible spending options.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching is part of the package. This indicates structured support for long-term savings within total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package calls out generous PTO and paid holidays, alongside standard job-protected family medical leave. Time-away benefits are positioned as a defined component of the offering.
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What We Do
More than 2 million futures traders trust NinjaTrader's award-winning software and brokerage services to help them trade smarter. Since 2003, we've been building better futures for all traders by making futures trading more accessible, scalable, and user-friendly. As a bold, innovative thought leader in the trading space, we build products and services that empower active futures traders to easily analyze and react to data from the world's leading financial markets. Veteran and new futures traders alike look to us for our always-on support, daily free education and analysis, access to developer apps, and much more. We believe in the power of innovation to drive futures trading forward. Together, we continue to redefine what's possible in trading, advocate for our customers, and provide the best tools, support, and experiences to the fast-growing retail futures trading community. Located in Chicago, our entrepreneurial, employee-centric culture is inspiring, innovative, and inviting. We're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity, so our team members feel at ease to be themselves and empowered to deliver the work they do best.
Why Work With Us
Our team members are our #1 asset and the signature ingredient to our success. When you join NinjaTrader, you become part of an innovative, forward-looking community that encourages creativity, collaboration and camaraderie to deliver the best futures trading experience possible to our more than 1.8 million users. See why better futures start here.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Chicago-based employees follow a hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday – Thursday, remote on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer: 20 flex remote days annually 5 company-wide office-optional weeks
