Data Engineer

NOV, Inc.$90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field, or combined with relevant experience
  • 2 years of hands-on development experience
  • Proficient in .NET, C#, and JavaScript software development

Responsibilities

  • Write and develop product or system code
  • Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders
  • Review and provide feedback on code from other developers
  • Contribute and update documentation based on product changes
  • Collaborate with teams across NOV to enhance products

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions up to 5%
  • Competitive medical plans effective on the hire date
  • Free MDLIVE virtual visits for enrolled members
  • Free preventative medical and dental care for families
  • Free basic life and AD&D insurance at twice annual salary
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation, plus service consideration
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this role, you will design, develop, and support a robust data ecosystem that powers real-time insights for condition-based maintenance, drilling optimization, and operational efficiency. You will work closely with engineers, data scientists, and operational experts to translate business needs into technical solutions that enhance reliability and performance across NOV's global operations. By joining our team, you'll help transform how drilling and rig equipment data drives operational excellence. Your work will directly support predictive maintenance, drilling optimization, and operational safety, ensuring our customers can achieve maximum efficiency and uptime.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with drilling engineers, reliability experts, and data scientists to turn business problems into technical solutions.
  • Design, develop, and operationalize data pipelines and analytics to support NOV's drilling optimization and condition-based maintenance programs.
  • Prepare, transform, and validate structured and unstructured operational data and high-frequency sensor data for analytics.
  • Productionize and deploy data pipelines and analytical models in cloud and hybrid environments.
  • Build and support automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and deployment pipelines.
  • Implement data quality validation and monitoring.
  • Adhere to and maintain architecture, coding, and documentation standards.
  • Proactively identify technology risks and propose solutions to ensure data availability and reliability in mission-critical systems.


Required:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years of hands-on development experience in Python or another modern programming language.
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with modern data platforms and technologies (e.g., Databricks, SQL Server, SQL/NoSQL databases).
  • Strong understanding of relational database design, normalization, and dimensional data modeling.
  • Experience building and maintaining batch and streaming ELT/ETL pipelines.
  • Experience preparing, transforming, and cleaning data for analytics or machine learning applications.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
  • Experience with Git, automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and deployment automation.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker).
  • Familiarity with Agile software development practices and tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.


Preferred:
  • Experience with Spark, PySpark, or similar distributed data processing frameworks.
  • Databricks or cloud data engineering certification (or equivalent hands-on experience).
  • Experience working with industrial IoT, telemetry, SCADA, WITSML, or other operational technology (OT) data sources.
  • Background in Mechanical Engineering or related field is a plus.
  • Familiarity with drilling, rig operations, condition monitoring, condition-based maintenance, and equipment reliability concepts is a plus.

About NOV, Inc.

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Joining NOV, Inc. presents an unparalleled opportunity to advance a career in the energy sector with a company at the forefront of driving innovation and growth. NOV, Inc. is actively seeking professionals who are ready to engage with a global team that values leadership, diversity, and professional development.

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At NOV, Inc., employee growth is a priority, supported by comprehensive benefits and diversity training programs designed to foster an inclusive workplace. NOV, Inc. invests in its team, ensuring access to the tools and training necessary to excel both professionally and personally.

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The culture at NOV, Inc. is built on a foundation of innovation and collaborative problem-solving. Employees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the table, driving the company’s leadership in the energy sector.

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The hiring process at NOV, Inc. is designed to be transparent and engaging, starting from the initial job posting to the final interview. Candidates are encouraged to showcase their skills and experiences through a detailed resume and during the interview process, ensuring a fit that is beneficial both for the individual and for NOV, Inc.

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