NinjaTrader
Staff Security Engineer, Application Security
Chicago or Remote* · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$210k-$260kDetected 15 days ago
PythonGoAWSGCPCI/CDLLMsCybersecurityPenetration TestingIncident ResponseSupply ChainLeadership
About the role
- For the latest listings and details, please visit: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- You'll own key security domains and initiatives end-to-end, working closely with engineering to ensure systems are secure by design.
- This role is highly hands-on, with opportunities to drive meaningful impact through automation, secure design, and developer enablement.
- Own key security domains such as vulnerability management, application security, API security, and supply chain security
- Partner with engineering teams to integrate security into design reviews, threat modeling, CI/CD pipelines, and developer workflows
- Develop and improve security tooling and automation to reduce manual effort
- Implement and tune tools for SAST, SCA, DAST, dependency security, and container security
- Partner with teams to ensure timely remediation of critical issues
- Conduct threat modeling, design reviews, and security assessments
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in Application Security, Product Security, or Security Engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with threat modeling and secure design
- Experience with vulnerability management and application security tooling
- Experience working in cloud-native environments such as AWS and GCP
- Experience integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows
- Ability to write code in Python, Go, or similar languages for automation and tooling
- Strong ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams
Nice to have
- Experience scaling security in a high-growth or late-stage startup
- Familiarity with AI-driven security workflows or automation
- Background in API security, data protection, or multi-tenant systems
- Experience with bug bounty programs and penetration testing
- Security certifications such as CISSP
Skills
- https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ninjatrader.
- Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader!
- 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.
- So, why work at NinjaTrader?
- Sounds too good to be true?
- Take it from our employees.
Compensation
- The salary range for this role will be $210,000.00 - $260,000.00 USD.
- In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of 12%.
- 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.
- Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 23 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
Benefits
- Drive improvements in security coverage, prioritization, and remediation workflows
- Our Core Benefits Include:
Company info
- We're looking for a Staff Security Engineer, Application Security to help scale and mature our security program.
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