Software Engineer, 3D Modeling

Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA Full-time Immediate Start

Hover helps people design, improve, and protect the properties they love. They are seeking a Software Engineer who will design and implement systems that transform customer-captured imagery into highly accurate 3D models, collaborating with various teams to enhance the modeling pipeline.


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 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

Skills

  • 1-3 years of experience in a software development role; preferably in a fast paced, technology environment
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Benefits

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

Company Overview

  • Hover is a 3D data and technology company for home improvement and property insurance professionals. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.hover.to.

  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Hover has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 16 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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