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 a real-world industrial environments where performance, reliability and safety have direct operational impact.

We believe you’ll be a great fit if you enjoy solving complex technical problems and are comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a team.

Diversity & Inclusion

At NOV, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity in all its forms and believe different perspectives strengthen our teams, drive innovation, and contribute to our success.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis throughout the posting period, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

Qualifications

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.

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.

• Norwegian language skills.

Technologies and tools we work with include:

• Angular

• C# /.

• NET / ASP.

• NET / SignalR

• gRPC / Protocol Buffers

• C++

• PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers)