Control System Software Engineer at OneSubsea - Shaping the Future of Subsea Technology

SLB OneSubsea; Bergen; Hybrid; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home-office opportunities

Modern facilities at Sandsli

Job summary

SLB OneSubsea in Bergen, Sandsli, is seeking a Control System Software Engineer to design, implement, and test subsea control software, contributing to upgrades and aftermarket activities.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project phases, work with cutting-edge technologies, and enjoy flexible working arrangements and modern facilities at Sandsli.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in automation, cybernetics, computer science, IT, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Experience with PLC-based control systems is a strong advantage.
• Flexible working arrangements, including home-office opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, and testing control system software for subsea systems.
• Performing modifications and upgrades to delivered control systems through aftermarket activities.
• Participating in component, functional, system, and interface testing.
• Working closely with suppliers during testing activities at supplier locations.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across all project phases.
• Supporting implementation and handover of control system software for subsea products and systems.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

BSc in Automation/Cybernetics/CS/IT

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Hyper-V

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

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Design, implement, and test control system software for subsea systems, including modifications, upgrades, and testing.

• Minimum BSc in automation, cybernetics, computer science, IT, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Experience with PLC-based control systems is a strong advantage
• Experience with Rockwell Automation, Hyper-V, VMware, or Windows Server is a plus
• Flexible working arrangements, including home-office opportunities
• Modern facilities at Sandsli, including parking, in-house gym, and high-quality cafeteria
• Strong development opportunities within OneSubsea and SLB

Control System Software Engineer at OneSubsea – Shaping the Future of Subsea Technology

The world needs a sustainable energy future. Achieving net‑zero emissions is a tremendous challenge, and subsea technology has a critical and exciting role to play. That’s why we at OneSubsea need pioneers and visionaries. Problem‑solvers and collaborators. Curious minds and innovators. Experts and apprentices who care, work together, and drive us forward. OneSubsea is a world‑leading provider of subsea technology, enabling efficient utilization of energy resources and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future.

We are now looking for a Control System Software Engineer to join our team in Bergen, Sandsli.

About the role

This is an opportunity to work on some of the most advanced subsea production systems in the world. As a Control Systems Engineer with SLB OneSubsea, you're not just designing control logic, you're helping to enable the safe and efficient operation of subsea energy infrastructure that operates thousands of meters below the ocean surface.

You'll work with cutting-edge subsea control systems, automation, communications, and power distribution technologies. The role combines software, hardware, systems engineering, and real-world operational challenges, making it highly technical and intellectually stimulating.

SLB OneSubsea offers a unique environment where engineers are involved throughout the entire lifecycle, from concept development and design to testing, commissioning, and field support. This means you can see the direct impact of your work on major global projects.

The company also has a strong international footprint, giving you exposure to global teams, customers, and projects. If you're looking for a role where you can develop both deep technical expertise and broader project and customer-facing skills, this is a great platform.

Key responsibilities include

Designing, implementing, and testing control system software for subsea systems

Performing modifications and upgrades to delivered control systems through aftermarket activities

Participating in component, functional, system, and interface testing

Working closely with suppliers during testing activities at supplier locations

Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams across all project phases

Supporting implementation and handover of control system software for subsea products and systems

We are looking for someone who

Is excited by the opportunity to work with industry-leading subsea technology and contribute to solutions that support a more sustainable energy future. This role offers the chance to tackle complex engineering challenges while collaborating with highly skilled colleagues across multidisciplinary teams in an environment that values knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous development.

The ideal candidate holds as a minimum a BSc in automation, cybernetics, computer science, IT, or a related engineering discipline. Experience with PLC-based control systems is considered a strong advantage, however we also value relevant practical experience and transferable skills and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Required experience

Has minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience

Is fluent in English, both spoken and written

Has a positive, practical, and solution-oriented mindset with high drive and strong capacity to deliver

Can work both independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams

It is a bonus if you have

Experience with Rockwell Automation products (e.g. Allen-Bradley PLCs or FactoryTalk View HMI software)

Experience with Hyper-V virtualization or VMware solutions

Experience with Microsoft Windows Server

Understanding of quality assurance and software testing methods

Knowledge of HTML5 and modern visualization/presentation tools

Use of AI tools to support development and improve workflows

With us, you will experience

Collaboration with highly qualified engineers working with leading energy companies worldwide

A dynamic workday where you influence technical solutions and outcomes

An international work environment that values initiative and innovation

Varied tasks across projects, customers, and technologies

Flexible working arrangements, including home‑office opportunities

Modern facilities at Sandsli, including parking, in‑house gym, and high‑quality cafeteria

Strong development opportunities within OneSubsea and SLB

Diversity and Inclusion

At OneSubsea, we see our diverse workforce as a great advantage. We promote an inclusive work environment where equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion are key to our success. We believe that diversity enriches us, attracts talent, and makes working life more exciting. Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply – regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, ethnicity, disability, or age.

• Build automation software
• Microsoft Windows Server
• PLC - systemer
• PLS
• SCADA

OneSubsea is a world-leading provider of subsea technology, enabling efficient utilization of energy resources and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future.

SLB, OneSubsea processing, Aker Solutions, and Subsea7 have come together to create the world’s leading subsea technology and solutions provider.

We are focused on accelerating innovation to create a step change in subsea production economics and reduce emissions in subsea operations.

The joint venture brings together deep reservoir domain expertise, broad front-end and system design knowledge.

We provide an extensive field-proven subsea production and processing technology portfolio, world-class manufacturing scale and capacity, and unique pore-to-process integration capabilities.