Senior Process Engineer, 3D Reconstruction

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. Backed by leading investors like Google Ventures and Menlo Ventures, and trusted by industry leaders including Travelers, State Farm, and Nationwide — we’re redefining how people understand and interact with their spaces. Why Hover wants you At Hover, we're transforming everyday photos and videos into accurate 3D property data that powers the future of home improvement, construction, and insurance. By combining cutting-edge AI with expert human insight, we're building the world's most advanced platform for creating digital twins of real-world spaces. As a Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in scaling and evolving the systems behind that platform. You'll partner closely with teams across Computer Vision, Product, Engineering, Operations, and R&D to improve how we build, validate, and deliver 3D models at scale. This is an opportunity to work on complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of AI, automation, and 3D modeling. You'll help shape the future of Hover's production systems by identifying opportunities to increase automation, improve quality, reduce turnaround times, and unlock new product capabilities. Your work will have a direct impact on both customer experience and the evolution of our platform. You will contribute by Analyze and optimize end-to-end 3D reconstruction and modeling workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and accelerate production turnaround times Design, test, and iterate on workflows that combine AI-driven systems with targeted human expertise Define and monitor operational metrics to measure quality, speed, automation performance, and business impact Run experiments, pilot programs, and process improvement initiatives to evaluate new approaches and technologies Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Computer Vision, Operations, and R&D teams to bring improvements into production Develop documentation, training materials, and operational best practices to support successful adoption of new processes and tools Serve as a subject matter expert on critical production workflows and help guide future automation strategy Your background includes 4+ years of experience working with 3D modeling workflows in architecture, interior design, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction technology, or related industries Proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, or similar 3D modeling tools (SketchUp strongly preferred) Strong understanding of production workflows, process optimization, or operational systems Experience using data to identify bottlenecks, measure impact, and drive decision making Proven ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills Experience testing, implementing, or supporting process improvements in complex operational environments Bonus Points: Experience using AI-assisted development tools, automation tools, or lightweight scripting to prototype and evaluate ideas Familiarity with photogrammetry, reality capture, 3D reconstruction, mapping systems, or digital twin technologies Exposure to Python, SQL, Tableau, or other data and automation tools Experience working in human-in-the-loop systems or AI-enabled production environments 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 $147,000 - $182,000 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. #LI-JN1 #LI-Hybrid