Principal Product Manager, Core Platform

NinjaTrader•Chicago, IL

6h•$180,000 - $210,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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. In this role, you will own the product roadmap for NinjaTrader's Core Platform, leading the Web and Mobile Squad to deliver best-in-class trading experiences across our web and mobile surfaces. You will drive 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 Core platforms.

Requirements

7+ years of product management experience, with 3+ years of experience managing web and/or mobile product experiences, preferably within a fintech or trading platform
Demonstrated experience building and shipping trading product experiences, with a strong understanding of trader workflows, order types, charting, and market data surfaces
Strong UI/UX sensibility with a track record of partnering with design to ship polished, high-quality consumer trading experiences
Proven ability to own and grow platform-level product lines at scale, balancing feature velocity with platform health
Strong analytical skills with experience using data to guide prioritization and product iteration and owning product metrics for funding initiatives
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable owning large problem areas and operating in ambiguity
Team-first mentality with an ability to mentor peers and influence without authority

Nice To Haves

Deep domain expertise in trading platforms, brokerage products, or financial data products
Demonstrable experience launching products from 0 to 1 and scaling them

Responsibilities

Drive the overall product roadmap for the Core Platform Web/Mobile Squad in collaboration with product leadership, engineering, and design, ensuring alignment with broader company strategy and goals
Define and sequence a coherent quarterly roadmap for web and mobile trading experiences that balances trader needs, business outcomes, and technical feasibility
Own the end-to-end trader experience across web and mobile surfaces, from order entry and charting to account management and platform navigation by 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 across platforms
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
Define and own Core Platform product metrics, using data to guide prioritization, measure feature impact, and drive continuous improvement across web and mobile surfaces