Kickstart Your Career in AI & Computer Vision

About the Role

NOV is experiencing strong growth and success with advanced vision sensor technology that enables automation, robotics, and safety-critical solutions across our Rig Technologies portfolio.

We are looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Vision Technology team within Digital Products & Automation (DP&A). This position is ideal for a recent graduate or an early-career engineer who is passionate about computer vision, artificial intelligence, and software development.

As part of the Vision Technology team, you will help develop, maintain, and deploy advanced vision-based sensor solutions that support NOV’s automation, robotics, and barrier management systems. Our solutions combine traditional computer vision techniques with modern Vision AI technologies to generate reliable sensor data in demanding industrial environments.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept development and prototyping to the deployment and maintenance of production systems.

The Vision Technology team develops sensor solutions using monocular and stereo camera technologies deployed on GPU-enabled Linux platforms. These sensor solutions are integrated into larger automation and robotics systems that improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and enable advanced autonomous functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vision-based sensor solutions

• Contribute to software development primarily in C++

• Support training, evaluation, and improvement of AI models

• Work with image processing, object detection, and scene perception technologies

• Deploy and test applications in Linux-based environments

• Collaborate with automation, robotics, and software teams across NOV

• Participate in project deliveries involving vision technology solutions

• Contribute to documentation, testing, and continuous improvement activities

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybernetics, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Interest in computer vision, image processing, and AI technologies

• Experience with one or more of the following:

  • C++

  • Python

  • Linux

  • GitHub

  • Docker

  • Machine Learning / AI

  • Computer Vision

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

What We Offer

While AI and machine learning are important parts of our solutions, successful candidates will also enjoy software engineering, system integration, and transforming algorithms into reliable industrial solutions.

At NOV, you will work on technology that creates real value in operational environments around the world. You will join a highly skilled team developing advanced perception systems that contribute to safer, more efficient, and increasingly autonomous operations.

Why Join Us?

 Join our Global Family:

We offer an inspiring place to work with great opportunities to develop your skills and the opportunity to work with the brightest minds in the oil and gas industry. You will become part of a professional culture where we work together in teams with other dedicated professionals to achieve common goals.
NOV is a leading provider of technology, equipment, and services to the global oil and gas industry that supports customers full-field drilling, completion, and production needs. Since 1862, NOV has pioneered innovations that improve the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and environmental impact of oil and gas operations. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.