Software Engineer at Hover in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Hover is a company that helps people design, improve, and protect their properties using proprietary AI and 3D modeling technology. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design and implement systems that transform customer-captured imagery into accurate 3D models, collaborating with various teams to enhance their modeling pipeline and improve user experiences. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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, SketchUp, Rhino, or 3DS Max - Experience developing plugins or automation tools for 3D software - Background in procedural modeling, geometry processing, or parameterization Required Skills: 3D modeling, Software engineering, Python, Ruby on Rails Important Skills: JavaScript/TypeScript, Computer vision, Technical documentation Nice-to-Have Skills: Curiosity, Communication skills, Collaboration Benefits: 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