Job description
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 on a mission to empower 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. Over the last 20 years, NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading triumph. In the last five years alone, our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 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:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer (Full-Stack) specializing in modern web technologies to join our Web Engineering Team. As a Staff Engineer, you will play a critical role in leading technical strategies, mentoring team members, and building innovative, scalable, and user-centric web solutions and applications. You will collaborate across teams to shape the future of our products and drive excellence in web engineering.
In this role you will:
- Define and drive the technical roadmap for overall software architecture and development
- Champion modern frontend best practices, coding standards, and design patterns
- Provide technical mentorship to engineers across teams, be able to influence technical decisions and align teams around shared goals
- Architect and implement high-performance, scalable solutions
- Optimize application performance and ensure accessibility compliance
- Collaborate with backend teams to design seamless API integrations
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to create intuitive user experiences
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code
- Implement automated testing and CI/CD best practices
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends to share with team members
- Monitor, debug, and resolve performance and reliability issues
- Have great understanding of compliance with web accessibility standards
- Drive improvements in development workflows and tooling
What you’ll need:
- 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering
- 3+ years in technical leadership or staff engineering roles that demonstrated success in delivering high-traffic, enterprise-grade web applications
- Deep knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js, Svelte)
- Proficiency in TypeScript and strong understanding of JavaScript ES6+ features
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, MobX)
- Strong understanding of designing, building, and deploying APIs and backend technologies (e.g., Databases, SQL/NoSQL, Redis, ML pipelines)
- Expertise in performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design
- Hands-on experience with build tools and bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Rollup)
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Proven ability to influence technical decisions and align teams around shared goals
- A collaborative mindset with experience working in cross-functional teams
Bonus points for:
- Prior experience working on financial trading platforms and deep knowledge of their inner workings
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $185,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD annually. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 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. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Hybrid Schedule with Extra Remote Flexibility ( Totaling over 55% remote time)
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Transit and Parking
- Gym Membership
Location: This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
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.
