NOV is actively recruiting ambitious college/university graduates for a Software Engineer role to be part of our Pathway Rotational Program within the Rig Technologies 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 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.
ResponsibilitiesFollowing the software engineering career track, the primary responsibilities are 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
We invite you to apply if you have the following qualifications and skills:
- Required—graduating 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 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
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 company’s 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 sells land rigs 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 20K BOP and the fully-automated robotics system, the ATOM RTX.
Additional innovations for safer handling and control, NOVOS™ 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.
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. https://usbenefits.nov.com/
Skills Required
- Graduating in May 2027 or a recent graduate with 0–2 years of experience
- Degree or equivalent education in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering
- Experience and proficiency in one or more of C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, or Python
- Experience with PLC software such as STEP 7/TIA Portal or RSLogix
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and adapt with a desire for continuous learning
- Ability to work comfortably in a large team environment
NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.
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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.
