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NinjaTrader

Staff Software Engineer - Scala

OR · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

As a senior engineer on the team, your work will have a profound impact on our core high-throughput ... flex remote days annually * 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

NinjaTrader

Staff Cloud Security Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$145K - $195K/yr

As a Staff Cloud Security Engineer, you are the most senior individual contributor responsible for ... flex remote days annually * 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

NinjaTrader

Sr. Designer, Design System

OR · On-site +1

$110K - $160K/yr

Collaborate directly with Engineering to ensure design system components are accurately implemented ... flex remote days annually * 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

Commerce Controls, Inc.

Project Engineer

Novi, MI · On-site +1

Experience should include control panel design (schematic and layout), instrumentation, PLC ... This position can be remote and or office within the Cleveland area. Requirements Equipment Design:

Graymont Limited

Remote Operations Engineer

Sandy, UT · On-site +1

$66K - $89K/yr

United States - UT - Sandy Remote Operations Engineer Full-Time, Permanent Sandy, UT (In-person ... A strong background in electrical systems, PLC programming, instrumentation, automation, and HMI ...

NinjaTrader

GRC Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$130K - $145K/yr

What you'll do: We're looking for a mid-level GRC Engineer to help us scale our compliance program ... flex remote days annually * 5 Company Wide Office-Optional weeks tied to major holidays

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How much do flex remote plc programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for flex remote plc programmer in the United States is $80,664.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $92,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flex Remote Plc Programmer vs PLC Technician?

AspectFlex Remote Plc ProgrammerPLC Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in automation, electrical engineering, or related field; PLC programming certificationsOften requires technical diploma or certification in PLC maintenance and troubleshooting
Work EnvironmentRemote or on-site, focused on programming and system designPrimarily on-site, involved in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Industry UsageUsed across manufacturing, automation, and industrial sectors for system developmentCommonly employed in manufacturing plants for equipment repair and system upkeep

The Flex Remote Plc Programmer focuses on designing and programming PLC systems, often working remotely, while the PLC Technician handles on-site maintenance and troubleshooting. Both roles require knowledge of PLC systems but differ in their primary responsibilities and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Flex Remote Plc Programmer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,664 per year, or $38.8 per hour.
Staff Software Engineer - Scala

Staff Software Engineer - Scala

NinjaTrader

OR • On-site, Remote

$150K - $200K/yr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 hours ago

Job description

What you'll do:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our Trading Services team. In this pivotal role, you will help evolve our advanced trading system. As a senior engineer on the team, your work will have a profound impact on our core high-throughput, low-latency trading application, directly influencing our business's bottom line.

In this role you will:

  • Design, develop, and maintain our Scala and Akka-based trading system deployed on Kubernetes in the cloud
  • Architect, deploy, and manage backend services in a Kubernetes environment to ensure scalability, availability, and resilience
  • Implement and enhance our services architecture for trading applications, promoting modularity and maintainability
  • Develop distributed systems to support the high-performance and low-latency requirements of trading platforms
  • Implement robust monitoring and logging solutions to track and analyze backend system performance in real time
  • Integrate backend systems with market data feeds, ensuring accurate and timely data for trading activities
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams and Product Managers to deliver end-to-end customer solutions

What you'll need:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of software development experience with reactive, message-driven, distributed near real-time applications, preferably in a high-performance, low-latency environment
  • 5+ years of professional experience with Scala (or similar JVM-based languages) backend software development
  • Familiarity with functional programming principles
  • Experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (e.g., Google Cloud Platform), with a focus on scalability and high availability
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalent
  • Exceptional troubleshooting, debugging, and diagnostic skills for cloud and web-based technologies using industry-standard observability tooling and frameworks
  • Deep understanding of modern distributed systems and the ability to troubleshoot HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, and similar protocols
  • Dependable team player with a strong work ethic, exceptional accuracy, and analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on performance analysis and optimization
  • Ability to take full ownership of projects (design, implement, test, deploy, maintain, and iterate), with a focus on delivering high-quality production software
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, collaborates effectively, seeks feedback, and strives for continual improvement

Compensation:

  • The salary range for this role will be $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 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. 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 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

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