Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead
About The Position
Optiver is looking for an experienced and hands-on Infrastructure Lead to join our US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. In this role, you’ll lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across our hybrid infrastructure, and collaborate closely with global stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for both technical delivery and team development — striking the balance between strategic leadership and deep technical expertise. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting and is passionate about building scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure solutions.
Requirements
- Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity)
- Strong technical background in infrastructure engineering
- Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into: Python, PowerShell, or Terraform (HCL)
- Virtualization infrastructure
- Windows Server management & debugging
- NetApp or similar enterprise storage systems
- Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and core networking concepts
- Experience with observability stacks (e.g., SCOM, Telegraf/Influx/Grafana, Prometheus)
- Strategic thinker with the ability to influence and drive decisions, with a high degree of ownership
- Strong listener who creates space for diverse views while providing technical direction
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
- Develop and manage the global Optiver Trading Workstation infrastructure. You’ll directly influence the front-end systems used by all traders in Optiver
- Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using tools like Python, PowerShell, and Terraform
- Own critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructure
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
- Be a culture carrier — shaping team values, communication practices, and ways of working
- Influence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on how infrastructure evolves to meet business needs
- Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
- 401(k) match up to 50%
- Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
- 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
