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Program Developer Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Mgr III- Program Eng

Austin, TX · On-site

$127K/yr

Are you an Engineering Manager with 10 to 20+ years of experience looking for the next step to grow ... BAE Systems is seeking an experienced and energetic Program Engineering Manager (PEM) to contribute ...

To gain exposure to US manufacturing processes as a Technical Engineer through a one-year internship program. Understand and support production goals for assigned area, address and find possible ...

TITLE: Work Program/Student , Assistant Computer System Engineer Reports To: WPJK division Office, IT Team leader Department: World-Pak Division, WPJK division , IT Team Skills and Prerequisites:

To gain exposure to US manufacturing processes as an Assistant Computer System (Electrical) Engineer through a one-year internship program. QUALIFICATIONS: * Must be a current college student ...

Lead Program Engineer

Greenville, TX · On-site

$89K - $117K/yr

The Lead Project Engineer has technical authority from Engineering Leadership to execute assigned programs. The individual Engineering Functional Task Leaders (Systems Engineering, Software ...

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How much do program developer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for program developer in Texas is $55,880.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $69,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a program developer?

A program developer creates or enhances software to meet company needs. As a program developer, you make work on applications for different departments, such as human resources, sales, or data processing. Your job duties include designing software solutions that make the company procedures more efficient, programming the computer language, and troubleshooting the code to resolve bugs and errors. Program developers may work independently or on a team of software designers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a program developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Program Developer, you need strong programming skills, knowledge of software development methodologies, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with tools like version control systems (e.g., Git), integrated development environments (IDEs), and frameworks relevant to the target platform is essential. Problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective communication are important soft skills that set top developers apart. These competencies enable the creation of robust, maintainable software solutions and efficient collaboration within development teams.

What are some common challenges faced by program developers when collaborating with cross-functional teams?

Program Developers often work closely with designers, product managers, and quality assurance teams. A common challenge is ensuring clear communication across these diverse groups, as each may have different priorities and technical backgrounds. Balancing feature requests with technical feasibility and project deadlines can also be demanding. Successful Program Developers proactively seek feedback, clarify requirements, and use collaborative tools to keep everyone aligned, which helps minimize misunderstandings and bottlenecks.

What is the difference between Program Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectProgram DeveloperSoftware Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or related fieldUsually requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or software engineering
Work EnvironmentOften works on specific projects, coding, and debuggingDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains software systems
Industry UsageCommon in software development firms, tech companies, and IT departmentsWidely used across tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for coding roles and project workCompared for system design and software architecture roles

While both Program Developers and Software Engineers work in software creation, Program Developers typically focus on coding and implementing specific programs, whereas Software Engineers are involved in designing and architecting entire software systems. The roles often overlap, but Software Engineers usually have broader responsibilities in system design and integration.

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Infographic showing various Program Developer job openings in Texas as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,880 per year, or $26.9 per hour.

Drilling Solutions Engineer - Diamond Program

Houston, TX • On-site

NOV, Inc.
Oil and Gas Extraction • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago


NOV rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

121st of 499 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

NOV is actively recruiting ambitious college/university graduates for an Application Engineering role that will be part of our ReedHycalog Diamond Rotational Program. 


The ReedHycalog  Diamond Rotational Program offers recent college engineering graduates the opportunity to obtain meaningful work experiences through a structured 16-month rotational program. The program consists of four 4-month rotations in different geographically locations. The program is designed to help participants develop strong functional/technical expertise and business knowledge through challenging, hands-on assignments and exposure to various engineering groups across ReedHycalog. Towards the end of the program, participants will work with their management support team to identify full-time positions that best suit individual skill sets as well as company needs.
Participants will spend the 1st rotation in Fundamental Drill Bit Engineering training. The 2nd Rotation is with the Drill Bit Application Engineering team. The 3rd Rotation is with the Product Center Engineering Team. The 4th rotation is with the Borehole Enlargement Engineering Team. All 4 rotations will require travel and will be in geographically different locations. For the 2nd through 4th rotations, the participant will be working on engineering projects, learning new skills, and be participants in highly motivated and successful teams.
The start date for this program will be December 2026

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Willing to Travel full time for the first 2 years

Customer Service:

  • Communicate and work with the Area Sales/Ops/Engineering/Optimization/Agent organizations to ensure that there is a clear understanding of the customer's plans, activities, issues, and opportunities
  • Focus regular actions and take initiatives to improve and sustain customer relationships
  • Establish consistent communication and develop leverage strategies with your account manager to improve profitability
  • Focus regular actions on special relationship initiatives that will take the relationship to the next level
  • Pursue/Seek/Gain leads on new operators to gain "ground floor" advantage
  • Maintain strict confidentiality according to internal policy for area customers

Operations:

  • Become proficient in drilling and ReedHycalog product application and the marketing the products & services.
  • Monitor tool performance and report trends to your team through regular reporting
  • Coordinate the gathering of competitor's performance data (bit records, run reports, downhole tools, etc.)
  • Prepare and provide technical application support to sales team through customer visits and presentations in the assigned area
  • Support with the local team with the bit repair process
  • Provide onsite support for bit runs as needed
  • Provide the drill bit dull grading and evaluation and trends

Sales Support:

  • Assist the sales force with detailed performance studies for optimization of drilling performance for critical or strategic applications
  • Provide direct support for the development and implementation of customer strategy
  • Maintain consistent communication with the Engineering Support team and assigned account manager concerning issue resolutions and current status of opportunities
  • Be prepared to provide technical applications support to sales account manager through customer visits and presentations at field site
  • Assisting for achieving sales metrics and KPI's for assigned rig count
  • Identify new business opportunities, qualifying needs and pursue key decision-makers, buyers on site
  • Share "best practice" methods, processes, and ideas across the business' countries/areas/regions

Reporting:

  • Create Application Maps / Study for the applications in your area
  • Capture tool performance data from ongoing jobs for data base entry and prepare to present customer run reports and run performance summaries.
  • Develop outstanding run reports for internal and external use
  • Create dull conditions reports for all required run in the area
  • Create incident reports analysis according to the QMS system

Product Development Process:

  • Provide basic engineering support on ReedHycalog applications, to ensure the successful utilization and operation of the given tool or product.
  • Lead the process of gathering ReedHycalog product information on the assigned area
  • Lead the process of gathering competitor intelligence information from customer applications.
  • Support field testing of new products and design improvements.
  • Maintain direct technical support in the introduction of new products at the field level.
  • Make recommendations to enhance existing products to drive reliability with the approval of direct supervisor
  • Assist in the PDP process for the assigned area
  • Assess performance needs of customer
  • Understand the design changes being introduced with the new product
  • Work with DSE and RDE teams to provide data necessary for application specific design
  • Follow-through with customer and DSE team to communicate performance and feedback necessary for subsequent improvements

Quality System:

  • Provide field analysis for failed tool investigation and coordinate with Service Quality Group to provide applicable incident report
  • Participate in the ReedHycalog Quality Management System: Coordinate and support in all quality incidents in relation to your assigned area according to the QMS system standards.
  • Provide feedback of product performance through the QMS incident reporting process for product improvement development.

Safety:

  • Observe safety regulations, wear required safety equipment, encourage safe working practices, report hazards, and adhere to all HSE requirements.
  • Follow all safety protocols for customer sites as required customer standards
  • Comply with the maintenance schedule for the assigned motor vehicle

Complete all assigned online training promptly


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About NOV

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Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment and operational support necessary for success. We have the people, capabilities and vision to serve the needs of a challenging and evolving industry. One the world can’t live without. We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create lasting impact for ourselves, our customers and the communities where we live and work. We take responsibility for each other and our company’s future, knowing that personal ownership leads to broader success. We believe in purposeful innovation because we see what others do not and we act. Through business innovation, product creation and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Industry

Oil and gas extraction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1841