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Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead

Optiver
🇺🇸ChicagoSeniorFull-time$200k–$230kPosted May 19, 2026

About the Role

Optiver is looking for an experienced and hands-on Infrastructure Lead to join the US Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering team in Chicago. In this role, you'll lead a small team of high-performing engineers, drive technical initiatives across 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.

  • Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
  • Develop and manage the global Optiver Trading Workstation infrastructure, directly influencing the front-end systems used by all traders
  • 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
  • Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms

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
  • Experienced and hands-on

What You'll Get

  • $200k–$230k base salary
  • The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
  • 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