
About NinjaTrader
Empowering traders with advanced tools and low fees
Key Highlights
- Over 60,000 active users leveraging advanced trading tools
- Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois
- Offers low commissions for futures trading
- Award-winning trading platform recognized in the industry
NinjaTrader, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, provides a powerful trading platform and brokerage services tailored for futures trading. The platform is recognized for its advanced charting tools and analytics, serving over 60,000 active users. NinjaTrader has raised significant funding to enhance...
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Employees enjoy competitive salaries, equity options, flexible remote work policies, and generous PTO. Additionally, NinjaTrader offers a comprehensiv...
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NinjaTrader fosters a culture focused on trader empowerment and innovation, encouraging employees to contribute ideas that enhance the platform. The c...

Engineering Manager, NT Connect
NinjaTrader • Chicago or Remote*
Overview
NinjaTrader is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead their team in enhancing the retail trading platform. You'll be responsible for driving innovation and managing engineering efforts. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in software development.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a proven track record of leading engineering teams and driving successful projects — your experience spans over 5 years in software development and team management. You understand the intricacies of building scalable systems and have a passion for mentoring engineers to reach their full potential. Your leadership style fosters collaboration and innovation, ensuring that your team is motivated and aligned with the company's mission.
You possess strong technical skills and a deep understanding of software engineering principles — you are comfortable discussing architecture, design patterns, and best practices with your team. You have experience in agile methodologies and know how to implement processes that enhance productivity and quality. You are also adept at managing stakeholder expectations and communicating effectively across departments.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to work in the financial technology sector — your ability to adapt to changing priorities and challenges is one of your key strengths. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends, which allows you to bring fresh ideas to the table.
Desirable
Experience in the trading or financial services industry is a plus — you understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with developing software for traders. Familiarity with cloud technologies and modern development practices will set you apart as a candidate.
What you'll do
As the Engineering Manager at NinjaTrader, you will lead a team of talented engineers in developing and enhancing our trading platform — your role will involve setting the technical direction and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and meet quality standards. You will be responsible for conducting regular one-on-ones with team members, providing feedback, and supporting their professional growth.
You will collaborate closely with product managers and other stakeholders to define project scopes and priorities — your ability to translate business needs into technical requirements will be crucial. You will also oversee the implementation of best practices in software development, ensuring that your team adheres to coding standards and performs thorough testing.
In addition to managing day-to-day operations, you will play a key role in strategic planning and decision-making — your insights will help shape the future of our platform and drive innovation within the organization. You will also be involved in hiring and building a diverse team that reflects our commitment to inclusivity and excellence.
What we offer
At NinjaTrader, we provide a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can thrive — you will have access to resources and tools that empower you to succeed in your role. We believe in investing in our employees' growth and offer opportunities for professional development and advancement.
We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including health, vision, and dental coverage — our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package. Join us in our mission to become the number one retail trading platform in the world and make a meaningful impact in the financial technology space.
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