Senior Software Engineer, 3D & Measurements

HOVER; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited vacation policy

Paid parental leave

Monthly self-care days

Learning and development support

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, specializing in 3D visualization and graphics, to innovate and maintain 3D measurement systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience, a strong mathematical background, and proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript. The role is hybrid, requiring presence in San Francisco or New York at least three times a week. Competitive salary ranging from $194,000 to $239,000 is offered alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in 3D visualization or CAD-related software.
• Strong foundation in linear algebra and geometry.
• Ability to create clear, actionable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable 3D measurement systems.
• Drive innovation in 3D tooling with modern technologies.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate 3D experiences.
• Define architecture tools and best practices.

Skills

3D visualization

JavaScript/TypeScript

mathematics

full-stack experience

CSG and geometry processing

Tools

WebGL

three.js

Houdini

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, 3D Generalist – San Francisco/New York – Engineering

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.

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. We’re looking for a senior software engineer with deep expertise in 3D geometry, graphics, and visualization to help us push the boundaries of what’s possible in immersive, high‑impact user experiences.

As part of our 3D & Measurements team, you’ll 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). You’ll collaborate closely with talented designers and engineers across frontend, backend, graphics, and DevOps to create cutting‑edge 3D solutions that directly serve our customers’ needs.

You will contribute by

• Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable 3D measurement systems that help customers with our industry‑leading measurement reports
• Driving innovation in 3D tooling with modern graphics and geometry‑processing technologies
• Contributing directly to products like Workspace and Virtual Walkthrough, enhancing both the visual fidelity and interactivity of our 3D experiences
• Collaborating cross‑functionally 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 Hover’s long‑term 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 CAD‑related software
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with a willingness to learn new languages and frameworks
• Strong foundation in mathematics (linear algebra, geometry, etc.) and a passion for applying it to real‑world challenges through code
• Demonstrated ability to define technical requirements and create clear, actionable documentation for open‑ended problems
• Full‑stack experience and a desire to bring your 3D tools to life through modern web development practices

Nice to have

• 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) — bonus if you’ve developed plugins or custom tooling
• Backend experience in Ruby, Node.js, or similar technologies

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
• Paid parental and new child bonding leave
• Mandatory self‑care days: one day each month to recharge
• Remote wellbeing resources: recurring fitness classes, meditation/mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistance
• Learning: continued education support 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 employees living within a 50‑mile radius of our offices to come into their local Hover office at least three times a week to build rapport and foster organic connection. Hover is not considering fully remote roles.

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $194,000 – $239,000 annually.

Apply for the role

Please submit a resume in PDF format and include your LinkedIn profile. For further details, contact us through the application portal.