Job Title:
C# Software Engineer Intern (6 months) - Starting Summer 2026
About SLB:
We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.
At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that has been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.
Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.
Our purpose: Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. You can find out more about us on https://www.slb.com/who-we-are
Location:
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
Description & Scope:
We are looking for an enthusiastic intern to join our team and help develop a plug-in within C# or potentially Python, that will speed up firmware updates for our fleet of 800 drilling tools across global field locations.
Your project will focus on reducing the update time from 25–30 minutes to just 5 minutes per tool. This upgrade is essential to keep pace with increasing digital requirements and will result in significant cost and efficiency improvements for our business. As an intern on this project, you’ll gain hands-on experience in software development, contribute to real-world engineering challenges, and see the direct results of your work in the field.
If you’re passionate about technology and eager to drive practical solutions, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of digital operations.
Responsibilities:
- Dive into SLB’s cutting-edge communication protocols and build your knowledge and expertise through hands-on learning.
- Translate your insights into working C# code by designing and building a standalone application or plugin.
- Contribute solutions that empower our global field shop locations to service and upgrade our drilling tools more efficiently.
- Play a key role in bringing advanced digital capabilities to SLB’s worldwide operations, helping teams across continents benefit from your innovation and expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Computer Science, Software Engineer or a related discipline
- C# and/or Python programming skills.
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.
The recruiting process and the position can be adapted to fit most disabilities, please do not hesitate to mention this when applying.
