NOV is actively recruiting a Software Engineering Intern to be part of the Rig Technologies business unit in Houston, Texas.  Interns in this role will work with software products that enable some of the world’s largest and most powerful industrial equipment.  The start date for this program will be June 1, 2026. 

The primary responsibilities of the role will be as follows:

• Design and write software for drilling equipment
• 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:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Completed a minimum of 24 hours of general coursework (over 48 hours of coursework preferred), with a minimum of 6 hours in the applicable discipline
• Experience and proficiency in one or more software languages such as Python, C++, and Java
• 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’s innovations empower the global energy industry, enabling our customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing their environmental impact. The energy industry depends on our deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future.  Learn more about the culture at NOV.

As the world expands its energy portfolio to lower-carbon sources, we are at the forefront of this energy evolution, continuously growing and diversifying our core engineering, manufacturing, and project management expertise to offer new and exciting opportunities. We are all stakeholders in the progress of our industry, and it will take combined efforts across numerous energy sources to drive the innovation required to meet the world’s ever-evolving energy needs.

About Rig Technologies: Rig Technologies is comprised of two parts: Rig Equipment and Aftermarket Operations. Our Rig Equipment team engineers and manufactures drilling rigs, advanced drilling equipment packages that automate complex drilling processes, and the related capital equipment (including top drives, iron roughnecks, drawworks, blowout preventers, mud pumps, risers, pipe handling, and power and control systems) necessary to drill oil and gas wells. We fully support the life cycle of our equipment through our Aftermarket Operations teams that provide spare parts, repair, and equipment rentals as well as remote equipment monitoring, technical support, field service, and customer training.

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.