Senior Software Engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer at NOV, you will lead the India-based software team building Ideal OS, NOV's next-generation web platform for managing and controlling oilfield completions equipment. You will partner with U.S.-based technical leaders to design new system capabilities and ensure consistent, high-quality implementation across a distributed team. This role blends hands-on technical leadership, architectural collaboration, and day-to-day mentorship to deliver reliable, enterprise-level software for real-world operations.

Responsibilities:

•    Lead and mentor a distributed engineering team, including members in India and the U.S., ensuring clarity, accountability, and technical quality.

•    Collaborate closely with U.S.-based lead engineers, including the lead architect, to design, scope, and review new features and system enhancements.

•    Translate architectural direction into actionable plans; ensure designs and coding standards are clearly understood and followed.

•    Design, develop, and maintain full-stack applications using C#/.NET, Angular, and CSS for intuitive, responsive, and maintainable interfaces.

•    Define and maintain an Nx (Nrwl) monorepo/workspace strategy for Angular apps and libraries, including project boundaries, shared tooling, and upgrade paths.

•    Develop and maintain RESTful APIs; integrate web applications with real-time data and equipment systems using SignalR, MQTT, and industrial protocols like Modbus or OPC-UA.

•    Extend and optimize database designs (TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL) to support new features, evolving storage needs, and performance improvements.

•    Oversee version control, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery processes; ensure consistent, high-quality releases.

•    Work closely with UI/UX designers and product owners to clarify requirements, interpret specifications, and ensure functional accuracy.

•    Investigate, document, and resolve defects efficiently, combining analysis and corrective actions into one streamlined process.

•    Provide accurate development estimates and proactively manage delivery risks.

•    Serve as a key bridge between the India team and U.S.-based leadership, ensuring alignment on goals, design intent, and delivery expectations.

•    Collaborate with equipment and controls teams to ensure seamless integration between digital and physical systems.

•    Remain well-informed of industry methodologies and trends.

•    Occasional travel for design reviews, integration testing, commissioning/servicing of equipment, or team alignment.

•    Comply with all NOV Company and HSE Policies and Guidelines.

•    Maintain all company information as confidential. Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

•    8–12 years of professional software engineering experience, including leadership of development teams or large technical initiatives.

•    Some travel may be required.

•    Expert proficiency in C#/.NET (Full Stack) and object-oriented design.

•    Deep experience with Angular; hands-on with Nx monorepos and pragmatic, in-memory state patterns suitable for live, streaming UIs.

•    Strong front-end fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, and responsive UI development.

•    Proficient with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

•    Solid understanding of RESTful API design and integration.

•    Experience with TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL for managing telemetry and relational data.

•    Skilled in requirements clarification, estimating development effort, and balancing design with delivery.

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to document and resolve complex issues efficiently.

•    Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across geographies and disciplines.

•    Experience with containerized environments (Docker/Linux) and real-time data systems is a plus.