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Senior Software Engineer, 3D Generalist

Hover
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
$190,000 - $217,000 USD yearly
Software / Technology / IT

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 graphics, visualization, and geometry processing 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 Design Studio (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.

This is an opportunity to join a world-class team working at the intersection of technology, design, and real-world application—where your contributions will be seen, used, and valued every day.

You will contribute by

  • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable 3D visualization environments used across Hover’s platform
  • Driving innovation in 3D tooling with modern graphics and geometry-processing technologies
  • Contributing directly to products like Design Studio 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), 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

Nic to haves

  • 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
  • Experience in procedural modeling, geometry parameterization, or geometry processing
  • Familiarity with GML or other data formats for 2D/3D visualization

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 $190,000 - $217,000 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.

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