Software Engineer

Hover helps people design, improve, and protect the properties they love. They are seeking a Software Engineer to work on design features that assist homeowners and construction professionals in creating optimal home renovations.ResponsibilitiesAs a Software Engineer on the team, you’ll work on design features to help homeowners and construction pros create the perfect home for home renovationsYour work will span the full stack and ship to customers, from the systems that power AI-driven design to the polished workflows that make editing and sharing designs feel effortlessYou’ll work across the stack, primarily in Ruby on Rails, React, and GraphQL, with opportunities to contribute to our React Native mobile applicationsYou’ll help deliver scoped features from technical discovery and design through launch and iteration, with work spanning customer-facing workflows like onboarding, interactive design tools, inspections, and platform improvements that keep the product consistentYou’ll partner with engineers, product managers, and designers to build an interaction-heavy UX and learn how to translate customer needs into well-scoped technical workYou’ll implement frontend and API changes, test and debug your work, and contribute to design docsYou’ll ask clarifying questions early, document assumptions, and share progress and risks proactivelyYou’ll request and respond to code reviews, and as you ramp, you’ll start reviewing teammates’ changes with guidanceYou’ll stay eager to learn and improve as you growOn our team, you may work on:Prompt and material management that powers image generation and specific material application (siding, roofing, windows, and more), using Ruby on Rails and ComfyUI2D and 3D model experiences for applying materials and making detailed edits to a home, using React and Ruby on RailsEngagement features like saving, organizing, and sharing designsEmbedded design capabilities that bring Hover’s experiences onto manufacturer and construction pro sitesSkillsBachelor's degree in CS or related field (or equivalent practical experience)Strong programming fundamentals (data structures, debugging, writing maintainable code)Experience building software in at least one modern language and comfort learning new stacks (particularly Javascript or Typescript)Familiarity with web development concepts (APIs, databases, client/server architecture, testing)Clear communicator who follows through and surfaces blockers early. You ask good questions, raise risks early, and help drive toward shared understandingExperience from previous internships or working collaboratively on multi-person coding projects (in a university or professional setting)Mentored or supported other engineers through TA/tutoring, student org leadership (e.g., ACM/IEEE/WIC), hackathons, or other community-building experiencesExperience in React, Javascript/Typescript, Ruby on RailsShipped intuitive, high-quality UX with strong attention to fit and finishComfort using modern developer tools, including LLM-assisted coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude), and the curiosity to understand and validate their suggestionsSpoken at meetups, contributed to open source, or otherwise shared your technical knowledge publiclyBenefitsCompetitive salary and meaningful equity in a fast-growing companyComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependentsUnlimited and flexible vacation policyWe support work/life balance and offer generous paid parental and new child bonding leaveA day set aside each month to allow employees to rechargeWe provide recurring fitness classes, meditation/ mindfulness tools, virtual therapy, and family planning assistanceWe encourage continued education and will help cover the cost of management training, conferences, workshops, or certificationsCompany OverviewHover is a 3D data and technology company for home improvement and property insurance professionals. It was founded in 2011, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.hover.to.Company H1B SponsorshipHover has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 6 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 16 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.



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