Rotational Software Engineer – Pathway Program (Houston)

NOV

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NOV in Houston, Texas, USA, seeks graduates for a Software Engineer role within the Pathway Rotational Program in the Rig Technologies unit. This one-year program builds technical and business skills through hands-on rotations, with a potential full-time placement after completion.

Start date is June 2026, with other start dates available. Design and implement software for drilling equipment, support documentation, and customer-facing training while rotating across teams to develop core

Qualifications

Graduating May 2027 or December 2026 or a recent graduate (0-2 years).
Experience in C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Python and/or PLC software.
Strong analytical skills and clear written/verbal communication.
Self-directed, versatile and able to work in a large team.

Responsibilities

Design and write software for drilling equipment and/or applications.
Assist in developing and maintaining software documentation post-release.
Provide support for implementation, training and troubleshooting of software products.
Develop and de-boost software products prior to release.
Diagnose and troubleshoot related hardware as needed.
Collaborate with customers and review project docs to define requirements.
Participate in design reviews.