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Associate Software Engineer Pathway (June 2027)

NOV


Job Location:

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (8 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

Description

NOV is actively recruiting ambitious college/university graduates for aSoftware Engineerrole to be part of ourPathway Rotational Program within theRig Technologiesbusiness unit located inHouston Texas.

The NOVPathway Rotational Programoffers recent college graduates the opportunity to obtain meaningful work experiences through a structured one-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 June 2026 but other start dates are available.



Responsibilities

Following thesoftware engineeringcareer track theprimary responsibilitiesare as follows:

  • Design and write software for drilling equipment and/or applications
  • Assistin 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


Qualifications

We invite you to apply if you have the followingqualifications and skills:

  • Requiredgraduating May 2027 and December 2026 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 asC C# Java JavaScript PHP and Python; and/or PLC software such as STEP 7/TIA Portal and RSLogix
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication 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

About NOV:NOV delivers technology-driven solutions that are critical to the safe efficient and reliable operation of the global energy industry. For more than 160 years NOV has pioneered innovations that have made the industry safer more efficient and more resilient.

Throughout every region in the world NOV provides the technology and equipment that support energy production across oil and gas renewables and emerging markets. Our focus is clear: Improve performance reduce operational intensity and deliver long-term value through disciplined execution.

We are thousands of individuals working as one team to create a lasting impact for our customers ourselves and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our companys future knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success.

We see where our customers needs are not being met and we act. Through business innovation product creation and service delivery we are driven to better power the industry that powers the world.

We have been the backbone of the oil and gas industry and are leveraging our engineering and manufacturing experience to support additional industries. Our focus is to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget to push our customers business forward.

About Rig Equipment:Our Rig Equipment team designs manufactures and sellsland rigsand drilling rig equipment and components designed to mechanize and automate complex drilling rig processes. Our prolific portfolio includes several industry-first equipment innovations including the20K BOPand the fully-automated robotics system theATOM RTX.

Additional innovations for safer handling and controlNOVOS reflexive automated drilling system a process automation platform which offers fleet-wide drilling process automation to enable dramatic improvements in drilling efficiency reliability and performance.

NOVis 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. Experience:

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