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You take full ownership, show initiative, manage your own priorities effectively and keep momentum even when direction isn't fully defined * 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 * AI-first mindset with experience leveraging generative or agentic AI to automate workflows, improve program visibility, and enhance productivity * 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., You'll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you'll be 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, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets. ## Description 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. What you'll do In Optiver's fast-paced environment, you will work alongside engineers and leaders to deliver multiple projects that support the firm's strategic growth and take Optiver to the next level. As a Senior Technical Program Manager, your key responsibilities include: * 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. ## Related Videos - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Closing Keynote by Joel Spolsky](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/615-closing-keynote-by-joel-spolsky) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/279-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-amsterdam) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)