Global Observability Platform Lead

Optiver; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Training and mentorship

Daily meals

Gym membership

Regular social events

Job summary

Optiver in Chicago seeks a Head of Observability Platform to enhance its observability capabilities across global trading systems. This role involves setting the strategy and roadmap for observability, leading a distributed team of engineers, and improving platform reliability through high-quality telemetry and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in observability practices, leadership experience, and a commitment to operational excellence. Optiver offers a performance-based bonus, mentorship opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading engineering or observability teams.
• Experience shaping a platform capability with measurable outcomes.
• Deep understanding of observability across various systems.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and roadmap for the observability platform.
• Lead and develop a distributed team of engineers.
• Define expectations for telemetry quality and service health.

Skills

Platform strategy

Architectural judgement

People leadership

Delivery discipline

Observability practices

Job description

Optiver in Chicago seeks a Head of Observability Platform to enhance its observability capabilities across global trading systems. This role involves setting the strategy and roadmap for observability, leading a distributed team of engineers, and improving platform reliability through high-quality telemetry and diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in observability practices, leadership experience, and a commitment to operational excellence. Optiver offers a performance-based bonus, mentorship opportunities, and competitive benefits.