NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2003. It specializes in advanced trading software and brokerage services for futures and forex markets, serving nearly two million retail traders worldwide. The company operates as a registered Futures Commission Merchant and is a National Futures Association-registered introducing broker, employing around 400 people. NinjaTrader offers a comprehensive trading platform that includes advanced charting, market analytics, trade simulation, and tools for trading system development. The platform supports seamless trading across desktop, web, and mobile devices. Additionally, NinjaTrader provides brokerage services through its affiliated companies, including futures trade execution and account management. The company also features market data services, with Kinetick as its preferred provider, and offers trade simulation capabilities for risk-free practice. Recently, NinjaTrader was acquired by Kraken, enhancing its position in the financial ecosystem by integrating traditional and crypto trading tools.
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Headcount trend
NinjaTrader went from 223 employees in Jul 2023 to 336 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 50 people joined, 8 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.
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NinjaTrader FAQ
How many employees does NinjaTrader have?
NinjaTrader has about 336 employees, up 6.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does NinjaTrader sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. NinjaTrader filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.
What is NinjaTrader's revenue per employee?
NinjaTrader makes about $223K in revenue per employee, based on $75M annual revenue and 336 employees.
How much does NinjaTrader pay?
6figr has 4 salary profiles for NinjaTrader in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the NinjaTrader salaries page. See NinjaTrader salaries
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.