Senior Data Center Network Engineer – Cable & Automation

Lansing (MI)

On-site

USD 162,000 - 227,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Meta’s Edge & Network Services (ENS) team seeks a seasoned Network Engineer in Michigan to drive data center cable infrastructure design, buildouts, and fiber connectivity. You will apply coding and automation to improve design, construction, and operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams to accelerate deployment and ensure scalable, reliable network infrastructure.

The role emphasizes SME leadership for physical infrastructure, BMS networks, and tools integration, with

Qualifications

Bachelor-level foundational degree or equivalent practical experience.
8–10+ years designing and deploying large-scale data center network infrastructure.
Knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure and best practices.

Responsibilities

Support data center construction and network deployment across greenfield sites, colocation, retrofits.
Collaborate with design and connectivity teams to create network design packages for deployment.
Serve as SME for physical infrastructure, BMS/controls network, and services networks in data centers.
Partner with software teams to ensure Fiber Infrastructure Management reflects design intent and changes.
Perform network bootstrapping to align hardware, circuits, and internal tools.
Develop automation and tooling to improve consistency in network design, deployment, and operations.
Oversee vendor field teams to meet construction milestones.
Travel 25–40% depending on project demand.