Software Engineer - RZM

NOV; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a Software Developer to join their Zone Management Technology team in Kristiansand, Norway. The focus will be on developing software for industrial systems used on offshore drilling rigs, enhancing safety and performance.

Candidates should have solid experience in software development, particularly in C++ or C#. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field is required, and the role involves collaborating with experts to evolve automation products in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in software development, focusing on C++ or C#.
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Red Zone Manager and related automation products.
• Work with real‑time data and machine integration.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and domain specialists.

Skills

C++

C#

Industrial automation

Real-time systems

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Software Development or related field

Tools

Angular

C# / .NET / ASP.NET / SignalR

gRPC / Protocol Buffers

PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Job description

About the Role

NOV is looking for a Software Developer to join our Zone Management Technology team in Digital Products & Automation. The team develops industrial software systems used on offshore drilling rigs worldwide, including the Red Zone Manager (RZM), Anti-Collision System (ACS), and Pipe Interlock Management (PIM) products. These barrier systems help improve operational safety by integrating software, automation, and machine control in demanding offshore environments.

You will primarily work with the Red Zone Manager (RZM), a rapidly growing product within NOV’s automation portfolio. RZM combines camera‑based AI with industrial automation to detect personnel in hazardous areas and, when necessary, automatically stop machinery to help prevent incidents. This is an opportunity to work on software systems operating in real‑world industrial environments where performance, reliability and safety have direct operational impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Evolving the Red Zone Manager and related automation products


• Working with real‑time data and machine integration


• Collaborating with developers, engineers and domain specialists

Essential Qualifications

• Solid experience in software development, with a strong focus on C++ or C#.


• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Software Development, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant professional experience may compensate for formal education.

Desired Qualifications

• Industrial automation or PLC systems


• Real‑time or distributed systems


• Computer vision or AI‑integrated systems


• Oil & gas, or other industrial domains


• Offshore or safety‑critical environments

Technologies And Tools We Work With Include

• Angular


• C# / .NET / ASP.NET / SignalR


• gRPC / Protocol Buffers


• C++


• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)

Why Join Us?

We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry.