Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead

Optiver • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

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

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed