NinjaTrader

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.

This listing is sourced directly from NinjaTrader's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.