Software Engineer – Pathway

Company:  National Oilwell Varco
Location: Houston
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Salary: £100 - £125 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

NOV is actively recruiting ambitious college/university graduates for a Software Engineer role to be part of our Pathway Rotational Program within the Rig Equipment business unit located in Houston, Texas .

The NOV Pathway Rotational Program offers recent college graduates the opportunity to obtain meaningful work experiences through a structured 2-to-3-year rotational program. The program is designed to help participants develop strong functional/technical expertise and business knowledge through challenging, hands-on assignments and exposure to various groups across NOV. Towards the end of the program, participants will work with their management support team to identify full-time positions that best suit individual skill sets as well as company needs.

Participants remain on one career track based on education and career interest. Each career track has its own training and experience-based learning objectives, and knowledge and performance are evaluated following each rotation.  The start date for this program will be January 2025, but other start dates are available.

Following the software engineering career track, the primary responsibilities will be as follows:

  • Design and write software for drilling equipment and/or applications
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of software documentation including updates after release
  • Provide support for the implementation, training and troubleshooting of software products
  • Develop and de-bug software products prior to release
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot associated hardware as required
  • Work with customers (internal/external) and review project defining documents to understand project requirements
  • Participate in design reviews

invite you to apply if you have the following qualifications and skills :

  • Required—graduating December 2024 or a recent graduate (0-2 years) from one of the following programs or equivalent:
    • Computer Engineering
    • Computer Science
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechatronics Engineering
  • Experience and proficiency in one or more software languages such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, and Python; and/or PLC software such as STEP 7/TIA Portal and RSLogix
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas and thoughts clearly and professionally
  • Self-directed and versatile with a desire for continuous learning
  • Comfortable working in a large team environment

Successful candidates who meet the above qualifications will be invited to attend a virtual Information Session to learn more about the program to ensure it’s a fit for you prior to continuing the selection process. Find upcoming info sessions at .

About NOV: NOV ’s innovations empower the global energy industry, enabling our customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing their environmental impact. The energy industry depends on our deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future.  Learn more about the culture at NOV .

As the world expands its energy portfolio to lower-carbon sources, we are at the forefront of this energy evolution, continuously growing and diversifying our core engineering, manufacturing, and project management expertise to offer new and exciting opportunities in areas such as wind, geothermal, biogas, Solar and CCUS. We are all stakeholders in the progress of our industry, and it will take combined efforts across numerous energy sources to drive the innovation required to meet the world’s ever-evolving energy needs.

About Rig Equipment: The Rig Equipment  segment designs, manufactures, and sells land rigs , complete offshore drilling packages , and drilling rig equipment and components designed to mechanize and automate complex drilling rig processes. Our prolific portfolio includes several industry-first equipment innovations including the top drive  and iron roughneck

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind:  NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. NOV values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

NOV is committed to providing employees and their families with valuable benefits and wellness opportunities. 

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