About the Role
NOV is experiencing strong growth and success with advanced vision sensor technology that enables automation, robotics, and safety-critical solutions across our Rig Technologies portfolio.
We are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Vision Technology team within Digital Products & Automation (DP&A). This position is ideal for a recent graduate or an early-career engineer who is passionate about computer vision, artificial intelligence, and software development.
As part of the Vision Technology team, you will help develop, maintain, and deploy advanced vision-based sensor solutions that support NOV’s automation, robotics, and barrier management systems. Our solutions combine traditional computer vision techniques with modern Vision AI technologies to generate reliable sensor data in demanding industrial environments.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping to the deployment and maintenance of production systems.
The Vision Technology team develops sensor solutions using monocular and stereo camera technologies deployed on GPU-enabled Linux platforms. These sensor solutions are integrated into larger automation and robotics systems that improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and enable advanced autonomous functionality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain vision-based sensor solutions
- Contribute to software development primarily in C++
- Support training, evaluation, and improvement of AI models
- Work with image processing, object detection, and scene perception technologies
- Deploy and test applications in Linux-based environments
- Collaborate with automation, robotics, and software teams across NOV
- Participate in project deliveries involving vision technology solutions
- Contribute to documentation, testing, and continuous improvement activities
Desired Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybernetics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Interest in computer vision, image processing, and AI technologies
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- C++
- Python
- Linux
- GitHub
- Docker
- Machine Learning / AI
- Computer Vision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
What We Offer
While AI and machine learning are important parts of our solutions, successful candidates will also enjoy software engineering, system integration, and transforming algorithms into reliable industrial solutions.
At NOV, you will work on technology that creates real value in operational environments around the world. You will join a highly skilled team developing advanced perception systems that contribute to safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations.
Why Join Us?
Join our Global Family:
We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybernetics, Robotics, AI, Software Engineering, or related field
- Proficiency in C++
- Experience with Python
- Experience with Linux development and deployment
- Familiarity with GitHub (source control)
- Experience with Docker (containerization)
- Experience or coursework in Machine Learning / AI
- Experience or coursework in Computer Vision
- Experience with image processing, object detection, and scene perception techniques
- Experience deploying or testing on GPU-enabled Linux platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
What We Do
NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.
