VP, Engineering

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NinjaTraderChicago or Remote*Hybridfull_timevp

$275,000 – $325,000 USD

Tech Stack

Solid badges = required, outlined = preferred

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 PlanningRoadmap DevelopmentTestingDora MetricsSdlc Best PracticesTrading SystemsOmsExchange ConnectivityArchitectural DesignPrioritizationExecutive CommunicationAI-Driven EngineeringFintechTradingPaymentsCapital MarketsBrokerageFutures And DerivativesPost-Acquisition Integration

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Dental
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible PTO
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Vision

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.

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Compensation
Base salary: $275,000 – $325,000 USD
Bonus: 20% annual target bonus, based on individual (50%) and company/team performance (50%)