As a Senior Software Engineer at NOV, you’ll play a key role in building Ideal OS — our next-generation web platform for managing oilfield completions equipment and job execution in the field. You’ll develop both front- and back-end systems, take direction from senior technical leads, mentor junior engineers, and deliver reliable, maintainable software that supports safe and efficient field operations.
Responsibilities:
-
Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using C#/.NET, Angular, and CSS for intuitive, responsive, and maintainable interfaces.
-
Use Nx (Nrwl) to structure Angular workspaces, enforce clear project boundaries, improve build times, and streamline Angular upgrades across apps and libraries.
-
Implement pragmatic, in-memory UI state for live-data screens; avoid unnecessary state libraries when not needed.
-
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate web applications with real-time data and equipment systems using SignalR, MQTT, and industrial protocols like Modbus or OPC-UA.
-
Extend PostgreSQL/TimescaleDB databases to support new features and performance improvements.
-
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers through design discussions, feedback, and pair programming to uphold team standards and best practices.
-
Investigate, document, and resolve defects efficiently, combining analysis and corrective actions into one streamlined process.
-
Provide accurate development estimates and proactively manage delivery risks.
-
Participate in design and planning sessions, offering thoughtful input on implementation approaches.
-
Collaborate with equipment and controls teams to ensure seamless integration between digital and physical systems.
-
Remain well-informed of industry methodologies and trends.
-
Maintain all company information as confidential.
-
Perform related duties as assigned.
-
Comply with all NOV Company and HSE Policies and Guidelines.
-
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
-
5–7 years of professional software development experience in enterprise level web-based systems.
-
Expert proficiency in C#/.NET (Full Stack) and object-oriented design.
-
Deep experience with Angular; comfortable designing in-memory state for live-data UIs and applying Nx workspace best practices for scalable front-end codebases.
-
Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
-
Experience with TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL for managing telemetry and relational data.
-
Strong front-end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, and responsive UI development.
-
Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
-
Skilled in requirements clarification, estimating development effort, and balancing design with delivery.
-
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to document and resolve complex issues efficiently.
-
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across geographies and disciplines.
-
Experience with containerized environments (Docker) and real-time data systems is a plus but not required.
-
Experience integrating with protocols like MODBUS, OPC-UA, or MQTT is a plus but not required.
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 degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
- 5-7 years professional software development experience in enterprise web-based systems.
- Expert proficiency in C#/.NET and object-oriented design.
- Deep experience with Angular and Nx workspace best practices for scalable front-end codebases.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.
- Experience with PostgreSQL and TimescaleDB for telemetry and relational data.
- Strong front-end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, responsive UI development.
- Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
- Skilled in requirements clarification, estimating development effort, and managing delivery risks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to document and resolve complex issues.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively across geographies and disciplines.
- Experience with containerized environments (Docker) and real-time data systems.
- Experience integrating with protocols like MODBUS, OPC-UA, or MQTT.
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.
