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Disclaimer: Please be advised that the most accurate and up-to-date information about our open roles—including job descriptions, compensation, and benefits—can only be guaranteed on our official job board. For the latest listings and details, please visit: job-boards.greenhouse.io . 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 help drive the product roadmap for NinjaTrader's Core Platform, partnering with the Web Squad to deliver best-in-class trading experiences on our web platform. You will support 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 web platform. In this role you will: Contribute to the product roadmap for the Core Platform Web Squad in collaboration with product leadership, engineering, and design, ensuring alignment with broader company strategy and goals Help define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web trading experiences that balances trader needs, business outcomes, and technical feasibility Own discrete areas of the end-to-end trader experience on web, from order entry and charting to account management and platform navigation, 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 on the web platform 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 Track and report on Core Platform web product metrics, using data to guide prioritization, measure feature impact, and drive continuous improvement across the web surface What you'll need: 4+ years of product management experience, with 2+ years of experience managing web product experiences, preferably within a fintech or trading platform Experience building and shipping trading product experiences, with a solid understanding of trader workflows, order types, charting, and market data surfaces Strong UI/UX sensibility with experience partnering with design to ship polished, high-quality consumer web experiences Demonstrated ability to own and grow features or product areas within a larger platform, balancing feature velocity with platform health Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable owning well-defined problem areas and operating in ambiguity Team-first mentality with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority Bonus points for: Domain expertise in trading platforms, brokerage products, or financial data products Experience contributing to products launched from 0 to 1 Compensation: The salary range for this role will be $140,000 - $160,000 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 10%. 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.

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JOIN US ON OUR MISSION TO BECOME THE #1 RETAIL TRADING PLATFORM IN THE WORLD
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:
Contribute to the product roadmap for the Core Platform Web Squad in collaboration with product leadership, engineering, and design, ensuring alignment with broader company strategy and goals
Help define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web trading experiences that balances trader needs, business outcomes, and technical feasibility
Partner closely with UX/design to uphold a high bar for interface quality, accessibility, and consistency on the web platform
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
Track and report on Core Platform web product metrics, using data to guide prioritization, measure feature impact, and drive continuous improvement across the web surface
4+ years of product management experience, with 2+ years of experience managing web product experiences, preferably within a fintech or trading platform
Experience building and shipping trading product experiences, with a solid understanding of trader workflows, order types, charting, and market data surfaces
Strong UI/UX sensibility with experience partnering with design to ship polished, high-quality consumer web experiences
Demonstrated ability to own and grow features or product areas within a larger platform, balancing feature velocity with platform health
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable owning well-defined problem areas and operating in ambiguity
Team-first mentality with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority
Domain expertise in trading platforms, brokerage products, or financial data products
Experience contributing to products launched from 0 to 1
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
Generous PTO
7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
1 Service Day Annually
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader

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