Senior Software Engineer, 3D Modeling

Hover • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hover helps people design, improve, and protect the properties they love. With proprietary AI built on over a decade of real property data, Hover answers age-old questions like “What will it look like?” and “What will it cost?” Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals rely on Hover to get fully measured, accurate, and interactive 3D models of any property — all from a smartphone scan in minutes. At Hover, we're driven by curiosity, purpose, and a shared commitment to serving our customers, communities, and each other. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and are proud to cultivate an inclusive, high-performance culture that inspires growth, accountability, and excellence. Backed by leading investors like Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, and trusted by industry leaders including Travelers, State Farm, and Nationwide — we're redefining how people understand and interact with their spaces. Why Hover wants you 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 Senior 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 Modeling Pipeline team builds the tools that our in-house operations rely on for transforming customer-captured scans into highly accurate and detailed 3D models of buildings. We are also responsible for developing the pipeline and systems that process 3D data through automated and manual stages, as well as exporting data to customer-facing formats.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing systems for 3D modeling, reconstruction, or CAD-related software — ideally with a solid foundation in geometry and 3D math.
• Strong software engineering skills in one or more modern languages (e.g., Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or C++) and an eagerness to learn new technologies as needed.
• Comfort defining technical requirements for open-ended, ambiguous problems — and driving them from concept to reliable delivery.
• Clear, concise technical documentation and communication skills that enable alignment across engineering, product, and operations teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ruby on Rails or similar backend 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 application.
• 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.

Benefits

• Compensation - Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a fast-growing company
• Healthcare - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
• Paid Time Off - Unlimited and flexible vacation policy
• Paid Family Leave - We support work/life balance and offer generous paid parental and new child bonding leave
• Mandatory Self-Care Days - A day set aside each month to allow employees to recharge
• Remote Wellbeing Resources - We provide recurring fitness classes, meditation/ mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistance
• Learning - We encourage continued education and will help cover the cost of management training, conferences, workshops, or certifications

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees