Hiring: Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead Company: Optiver Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 13:42:27 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : DNS, Grafana, PowerShell, Prometheus, Python, Terraform, Windows Server About the job Experience: •3+ years in a lead capacity) Required Skills: •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 •Partner cross-functionally 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 Qualifications: •Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity) •Strong technical background in infrastructure engineering •Python, PowerShell, or Terraform (HCL) •Windows Server management & debugging •NetApp or similar enterprise storage systems •Solid understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and core networking concepts •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 •Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Compensation: •$200,000 - $230,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!