Software Engineer, AI Engineer

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.

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 Dev Ops 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.

• 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/Type Script, Python, or C++) and an eagerness to learn new technologies as needed.
• 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.
• Proven experience designing and implementing systems for 3D modeling, reconstruction, or CAD‑related software — ideally with a solid foundation in geometry and 3D math.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling tools like Houdini, Sketch Up, Rhino, or 3DS Max.
• Experience developing plugins or automation tools for 3D software.
• Background in procedural modeling, geometry processing, or parameterization.

• 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…