Senior Software Engineer, Mobile Backend

Hover is looking for a full-stack engineer who takes ownership, moves with initiative, and cares deeply about building reliable, high-quality systems that power real-world impact. We own and evolve the mobile platform that sits at the core of Hover’s business — the systems that turn real-world property data into precise 3D models and measurements relied on by contractors and insurers every day.

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of full-stack engineering experience, with strong backend expertise and proficiency in Ruby on Rails
• Experience designing, building, and operating production systems with a focus on reliability and performance
• Experience designing and building APIs, ideally for mobile or distributed consumers
• Strong working knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Experience building and deploying applications in cloud environments (AWS and/or GCP)
• Hands-on experience with testing across the stack (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
• Comfort contributing across modern frontend frameworks (React or similar) and collaborating across the full stack when needed
• Experience delivering features end-to-end — from technical design through implementation and iteration
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Infrastructure partners
• Ability to prioritize effectively and focus on high-impact work in fast-moving environments
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

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
• Generous paid parental and new child bonding leave
• Mandatory Self-Care Days
• Remote Wellbeing Resources
• Learning and development opportunities