Senior Product Manager – Platform

Topstep

. Define and execute product strategy for core areas of the TopstepX proprietary futures trading platform .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product management for trading platforms, with a strong focus on defining product strategy, driving development processes, and ensuring platform performance and stability. Proficient in stakeholder communication and translating complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.

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Product ManagementFutures Markets KnowledgeCross-Functional LeadershipData-Informed Decision-MakingStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Product StrategyTechnical Product DeliveryProduct Metrics DefinitionRequirements WritingAcceptance Criteria Development

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingCollaborationCommunicationOwnershipInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

APIsMarket Data FeedsReal-Time SystemsThird-Party IntegrationsLow-Latency Execution

Industry Keywords

TradingBrokerageFintechRisk ManagementCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute product strategy for core areas of the TopstepX proprietary futures trading platform
Lead complex platform initiatives from discovery through delivery with engineering, design, and cross-functional teams
Understand the trader journey across market data, charting, order entry, position management, and performance review
Use trader insight, platform data, and market context to prioritize product decisions
Balance new capabilities with platform stability, performance, and resilience
Collaborate with risk, compliance, trading operations, and support to ensure accurate and consistent platform behavior
Drive the roadmap and product development process through learning, iteration, and measurable results
Define success metrics and instrument features to track them
Write requirements, acceptance criteria, and release communications
Share product insights, learnings, and best practices with the broader product team
Represent the platform and its traders in stakeholder discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 to 7+ years of experience in product management, with experience owning and delivering technical products end-to-end
Experience building products for trading, brokerage, fintech, or other real-time, data-intensive domains
Genuine curiosity about how markets and traders work
Working knowledge of futures markets and trading mechanics, including order types, contract specifications, market data, position and P&L concepts, and risk management
Strong strategic thinking, balancing big-picture platform goals and detailed execution
Proven success leading complex, cross-functional efforts involving technical and user complexity
Experience working with engineering on performance, reliability, or architecture-driven initiatives
Fluency in customer discovery, product validation, and data-informed decision-making
Experience defining and tracking product metrics
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate between traders, engineers, and business leaders
Comfort working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
Strong ownership and collaboration, with ability to influence without authority
Nice to have: experience in compliance-regulated environments; familiarity with APIs, third-party integrations, or partner-facing products; experience with real-time systems, low-latency execution, market data feeds, or high-throughput messaging; personal or professional futures trading experience; experience during high-growth phases or organizational change

Benefits

Comp & perks

Seven Company-paid Holidays and generous Family Leave
Paid time off is front-loaded
Competitive 401(k) matching
Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time employees
Bonus for taking 5 consecutive vacation days
Employee referral bonuses
Food and groceries budget
Contributions towards health and wellness
Fully remote to hybrid working environment