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As a Senior Technical Program Manager – Infrastructure, you’ll help scale and evolve the systems that form the backbone of Optiver’s competitive advantage. Optiver’s infrastructure is optimized for speed, reliability, and scale. You’ll partner with world-class engineers to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs – spanning data centers, hardware, and global network connectivity – ensuring we continue to operate at the cutting edge of performance. This role demands both technical depth and execution excellence, as you’ll lead programs that enable growth while maintaining the uncompromising standards of quality and reliability that underpin every trade.
Job Responsibility:
Lead delivery of global infrastructure programs – from data center expansion and hardware lifecycle management to network and platform modernization
Partner with engineering and operations leadership to define scope, manage dependencies, and drive execution across teams
Build program frameworks to track progress, manage risk, and improve delivery predictability
Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure planning, capacity management, and process maturity
Ensure alignment between infrastructure, development, and trading stakeholders to support Optiver’s global growth
Requirements:
Hold a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field
Have 5+ years of experience in engineering (IT infrastructure, hardware, or networks) and/or technical program management in a high-performance environment
Strong technical understanding of data centers, compute, storage, and network systems
Proven success leading large-scale, complex infrastructure or hardware delivery programs
Excellent communicator and structured problem-solver with a bias for action
Motivated by building and scaling the systems that power high-performance trading
Highly self-motivated and thrive in environments with minimal oversight
Demonstrated hands-on experience in successfully managing complex, technical and business projects through completion
Possess strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
Have a keen interest in financial markets and trading
What we offer:
401(k) match up to 50%
Fully paid health insurance
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries