VP, Engineering
Posted
$275,000 – $325,000 USD
Tech Stack
Responsibilities
- Lead a multi-director engineering organization spanning client platforms (Desktop, Web, Mobile) and real-time trading systems, setting the tone for engineering culture and accountability.
- Own performance management rigorously by establishing clear expectations, running structured calibrations, developing top performers, and addressing underperformance decisively.
- Partner with the CTO to translate business strategy into organizational design, headcount plans, and capability roadmaps.
- Establish and enforce elevated engineering standards across code quality, testing rigor, deployment safety, incident response, and on-call excellence.
- Define and own the multi-year technical roadmap for client platforms and core trading systems, including platform modernization efforts and expanding cloud-native capabilities on GCP.
Soft Skills
Software EngineeringPerformance ManagementStrategic HiringOrganizational DesignHeadcount Planning
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- 401k
- Parental Leave
- Health Insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Culture
Professional DevelopmentEmployee RecognitionMission-DrivenCustomer-ObsessedHybrid Work
Requirements
Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Regions: Us
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About NinjaTrader
Industry: fintech
Size: medium
NinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, empowering over 2 million traders with cutting-edge products and services to navigate financial markets. The company provides award-winning software and brokerage services, continuously innovating and modernizing the futures industry.
View company profile →Compensation
Base salary: $275,000 – $325,000 USD
Bonus: 20% annual target bonus, based on individual (50%) and company/team performance (50%)