Senior Software Engineer, 3D & Measurements
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 โWhat will it look like?โ and โWhat will it cost?โ Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals rely on Hover to get fully measured, accurate, and interactive 3D models of any property โ all from a smartphone scan in minutes.
At Hover, weโre 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 โ weโre redefining how people understand and interact with their spaces.
Why Hover wants you
At Hover, 3D data powers everything we do; from transforming how people visualize homes to revolutionizing the construction and insurance industries. Weโre looking for a senior software engineer with deep expertise in 3D geometry, graphics, and visualization to help us push the boundaries of whatโs possible in immersive, high-impact user experiences.
As part of our 3D & Measurements team, youโll help build and evolve the core systems behind our industry-leading products, including our PDF measurements report, Workspace (for exteriors), and Virtual Walkthrough (for interiors). Youโll collaborate closely with talented designers and engineers across frontend, backend, graphics, and DevOps to create cutting-edge 3D solutions that directly serve our customersโ needs.
This is an opportunity to join a world-class team working at the intersection of technology, design, and real-world applicationโwhere your contributions will be seen, used, and valued every day.
You will contribute by
Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable 3D measurement systems that help customers with our industryโleading measurement reports.
Driving innovation in 3D tooling with modern graphics and geometryโprocessing technologies.
Contributing directly to products like Workspace and Virtual Walkthrough, enhancing both the visual fidelity and interactivity of our 3D experiences.
Collaborating crossโfunctionally with product, design, and engineering teams to integrate 3D experiences into a unified frontend and backend ecosystem.
Providing technical leadership in defining architecture, tools, and best practices for 3D product development.
Helping shape Hoverโs longโterm technical direction in 3D visualization, aligning with broader company goals.
Your background includes
5+ years of experience in 3D visualization, graphics, Constructive Solid Geometry (CSG), geometry processing, or CADโrelated software.
Strong foundation in mathematics (linear algebra, geometry, etc.) and a passion for applying it to realโworld challenges through code.
Demonstrated ability to define technical requirements and create clear, actionable documentation for openโended problems.
Fullโstack experience and a desire to bring your 3D tools to life through modern web development practices.
Nice to haves
Experience with WebGL and libraries such as three.js or babylon.js.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Angular.
Background in 3D modeling software (e.g., Houdini, SketchUp, 3DS Max)โbonus if youโve developed plugins or custom tooling.
Backend experience in Ruby, Node.js, or similar technologies.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary and meaningful equity in a fastโgrowing company.
Healthcare โ Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents.
Paid Time Off โ Unlimited and flexible vacation policy.
Paid Family Leave โ Generous paid parental and new child bonding leave.
Mandatory SelfโCare Days โ A day set aside each month to allow employees to recharge.
Remote Wellbeing Resources โ Recurring fitness classes, meditation/mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistance.
Learning โ Encouraged continued education and coverage for management training, conferences, workshops, or certifications.
Hybrid roles at Hover
Hover has Hubs in San Francisco and New York City, where we expect that all employees living within a 50โmile 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.
The US base salary range for this fullโtime position is $194,000 - $239,000 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 jobโrelated 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.