Growth-Driven Civil Engineer (Mid-Level) — Python/GraphQL, Detroit

Energy Innovation Corp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta in Detroit, MI is seeking a mid-level Civil Engineer to identify bottlenecks, improve architecture, and drive performance across GraphQL and microservices. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, collaboration with product teams, and advancing Python-based tooling.

You will own initiatives that improve system reliability, reduce start-up times, and strengthen security patches across the Detroit footprint, with a clear growth ladder and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operating in a Civil Engineer role
• 4+ years navigating technology work politics
• Ability to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Proactive in identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements

Responsibilities

• Identify bottlenecks and propose architectural improvements proactively
• Land GraphQL performance wins Meta can measure in MI retention numbers
• Spot the Project Management anti-pattern in review before it spreads
• Stress-test GraphQL systems and harden weaknesses
• Reduce Project Management start-up times for faster wake-times
• Keep Facilitation dependencies patched to avoid CVEs
• Catch race conditions in Microservices during Detroit peak traffic

Skills

Project Management

GraphQL

Python

Microservices

Tools

GraphQL

Python

Job description

Meta in Detroit, MI is seeking a mid-level Civil Engineer to identify bottlenecks, improve architecture, and drive performance across GraphQL and microservices. The role emphasizes proactive problem solving, collaboration with product teams, and advancing Python-based tooling.

You will own initiatives that improve system reliability, reduce start-up times, and strengthen security patches across the Detroit footprint, with a clear growth ladder and mentorship.