Senior Software Engineer, 3D Modeling

At Hover, 3D models aren’t just part of our product, they are the product. Every scan and data point we process helps homeowners, insurers, and contractors make confident, data-driven decisions. We’re looking for a Software Engineer who’s passionate about geometry, automation, and real-world impact. In this role, you’ll design and implement the systems that transform customer-captured imagery into highly accurate 3D models—advancing the scalability and precision of Hover’s modeling pipeline. You’ll collaborate closely with designers and engineers across frontend, backend, computer vision, and DevOps to bring new capabilities to life, combining technical depth with strong communication and cross-functional partnership.

The 3D Modeling Pipeline team builds the tools our in-house operations rely on to transform customer-captured scans into highly accurate, detailed 3D models of buildings. The team is also responsible for developing the pipeline and systems that process 3D data through automated and manual steps, and for exporting data to customer-facing formats. 

• Owning and evolving the backend systems that transform raw scan data into precise 3D models, ensuring reliable delivery to key ecosystem partners such as Xactimate and Cotality.
• Building and enhancing internal modeling tools that empower teams to generate, validate, and optimize high-quality 3D data efficiently.
• Collaborating with ML and computer vision engineers to bring new algorithms into production, bridging research and real-world applications.
• Improving customer and partner experiences by refining how Hover’s 3D outputs integrate into downstream workflows and external platforms.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across our modeling pipelines through curiosity, experimentation, and high technical standards.

• CS degree and 4-6 years of experience in a software development role; preferably in a startup. Alternatively a STEM degree with 5-7 years experience.
• Strong software engineering skills with at least 2 years of experience in one of the languages used in our stack (e.g., Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript) and an eagerness to learn new technologies as needed.
• Passion and knack for working closely with internal operations and/or support teams.
• Proven experience designing and implementing systems for 3D modeling, reconstruction, or CAD-related software — ideally with a solid foundation in geometry and 3D math.
• Comfort driving forward on ambiguous technical problems and driving them from concept to delivery.
• Clear, concise technical documentation and communication skills that enable alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams.

• A knack for observability and monitoring.
• Experience with Ruby on Rails or similar backend frameworks.
• Experience with React, 3JS or other FE frameworks.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools like Houdini, SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS Max.
• Experience developing plugins or automation tools for 3D software.
• Background in procedural modeling, geometry processing, or parameterization.

Hover has Hubs in San Francisco and New York City, where we expect that all employees living within a 50-mile radius of our offices will come into their local Hover office at least three times a week to build rapport and foster organic connection. At this time, Hover is not considering fully remote roles. This role will be based out of our San Francisco Hub.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $165,000 - $203,000 annually. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all applicable US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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