Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead
Optiver , Chicago, Illinois +1
About the job
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.
What you'll do
- 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