Senior Computer Vision Engineer

Hover; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the home improvement industry seeks a Senior Computer Vision Engineer to develop advanced algorithms for 3D reconstruction and scene understanding using AI. This pivotal role involves collaborating with diverse teams to innovate and deliver impactful solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Competitive salary and equity offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and meaningful equity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited and flexible vacation policy

Generous paid parental leave

Mandatory self-care days each month

Recurring fitness classes and virtual therapy

Education cost coverage for training and certifications

Qualifications

• Substantial experience developing algorithms for 3D reconstruction.
• Deep theoretical understanding in multi-view geometry and object detection.
• Comfortable building prototypes in C++ or Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of computer vision algorithms for 3D reconstruction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to the design roadmap.

Skills

3D Reconstruction

Deep Learning Models

Multi-view Geometry

Object Detection

Computer Vision Systems

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related technical field

Job description

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Hover is making the homeowner journey easy, transparent and fun. Starting with the home improvement industry, we’re answering age-old questions like, “What is it going to look like?” and “What is it going to cost?”, by helping homeowners and pros visualize what’s possible with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and interactive 3D property models. Homeowners, contractors, and insurance professionals all use Hover to get fully measured, accurate, and interactive models of any property—in a matter of minutes, and with just a few snaps of a smartphone camera.

Join a team that is rooted in challenging the status quo, persistence, and dedicated to serving our employees, customers, and communities. With key investors, including Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures and leading insurance carriers such as Travelers, State Farm, and Nationwide, Hover is committed to changing the world, one home at a time. At Hover, we believe there is strength in diversity and are fostering an inclusive and diverse culture by hiring qualified, talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Why Hover wants you

Computer Vision is not just part of our product — it's foundational to our mission and future. We're looking for a deeply technical, visionary engineer to expand the core components of our 3D data platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys translating advanced research into practical, production-ready solutions and who is comfortable taking ownership while working closely with cross-functional teams.

You’ll be joining a world-class team of engineers and researchers building intelligent systems that solve real-world spatial problems. Your work will span theory, experimentation, and deployment, and you'll play a pivotal role in bringing scalable, high-performing computer vision systems into production.

You will contribute by

In this role, you will lead the design and development of advanced computer vision algorithms and pipelines focused on 3D reconstruction, scene understanding, and structured semantic modeling. You will own the full lifecycle of these solutions — from rapid prototyping to delivering robust, production-grade software that powers our 3D measurement and visualization products. Success in this role requires close collaboration with a cross-functional team of designers, frontend and backend engineers, graphics specialists, and devops professionals to ensure seamless integration across the platform. As a technical leader, you’ll mentor engineers, influence architectural decisions, and contribute to shaping the strategic roadmap for our vision-based capabilities. You'll also act as a key bridge between research and engineering, staying at the cutting edge of the field while ensuring that your innovations deliver tangible business impact.

Your background includes

• Substantial experience developing algorithms for 3D reconstruction either in an academic research or industrial setting
• Deep theoretical understanding and practical experience building deep learning models in one or more of the following areas: Multi-view geometry, Object detection and localization, Pose estimation, Structured 3D Reconstruction, Model fitting and Optimization
• A track record of technical ownership and the ability to independently drive projects from conception to delivery.
• Highly competitive and passionate about solving hard technical problems
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset and be able to thrive amidst ambiguity & uncertainty
• Creative problem solving skills and excellent software development skills
• Comfortable building prototypes in either C++ or Python
• Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
  
  
  

Nice to haves

• PhD related to 3D Reconstruction
• Strong track record of research in related areas, with publications in top-tier venues such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV
• Practical experience in writing robust and maintainable production code
  
  
  

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
  
  
  

Hybrid roles at Hover

Hover has Hubs in San Francisco and New York City, where we expect that all employees living within a 50-mile 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 full-time position is $175,000 - $200,000 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 job-related 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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