Enterprise Infrastructure Engineering Lead
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Salary$200k – $230k
LocationChicago, Illinois, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience3+ yrs
DepartmentInfrastructure
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedMay 19, 2026 · 5mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on May 19, 202658% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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)
Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into: Virtualization infrastructure
Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into: Windows Server management & debugging
Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into: 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
Skills
Python
PowerShell
Terraform
VMware
Windows Server
NetApp
Active Directory
DNS
SCOM
Telegraf
Influx
Grafana
Prometheus
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid vacation
Meal benefits
About the role
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
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Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers based in Chicago
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Develop and manage the global Optiver Trading Workstation infrastructure. You’ll directly influence the front-end systems used by all traders in Optiver
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Drive automation and infrastructure-as-code best practices using tools like Python, PowerShell, and Terraform
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Own critical systems across VMware, Windows Server, NetApp, and related enterprise infrastructure
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams globally, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence
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Be a culture carrier — shaping team values, communication practices, and ways of working
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Influence long-term technical direction and provide strategic input on how infrastructure evolves to meet business needs
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Ensure observability and proactive system monitoring across all platforms
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
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The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries
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Highly competitive compensation package including performance-based bonus structure
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401(k) match up to 50%
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Comprehensive health, mental, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
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25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
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Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Who you are
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Proven leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams (minimum 3+ years in a lead capacity)
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Strong technical background in infrastructure engineering
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Deep hands-on experience with, or a willingness to learn and dive deep into:
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Python, PowerShell, or Terraform (HCL)
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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)
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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
About the company
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilizing the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritize safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe.
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.
Legal
Below is the expected base salary for this position. This is a good-faith estimate of the base pay scale for this position and offers will ultimately be determined based on experience, education, skill set, and performance in the interview process. This position will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus (if determined by Optiver) and Optiver’s benefits package with the benefits listed above.
Base Salary Range
$200,000—$230,000 USD