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Software Engineer II

StepStone Group
La Jolla, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Overview

Join Our Team as a Software Engineer II (Full Stack)! Are you a full stack expert with a passion for crafting stunning web experiences using React, PHP, and MySQL? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team!

What You’ll Do

  • Lead the Charge: Drive the development and refinement of full stack engineering best practices
  • Architect Solutions: Design and implement software solutions for complex challenges
  • Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with UX/UI Designers and Engineers to bring new features to life and enhance existing ones
  • Modernize: Rebuild existing functionality using cutting-edge SDLC practices
  • Standardize & Optimize: Ensure a consistent and optimized UI across all projects
  • Mentor & Grow: Guide and mentor less experienced developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning

What We’re Looking For

  • Full Stack Expert: 4 years of experience with React.js and PHP
  • Database Pro: Strong experience with MySQL and database design
  • SaaS Savvy: 4 years of experience on a SaaS development team
  • Optimization Guru: Expertise in frontend and backend optimization and best practices
  • Web Services Whiz: Understanding of web service concepts like oAuth2 and RESTful APIs
  • Tech Stack Pro: Proficiency in HTML, CSS3, JavaScript (NodeJS, NPM), and unit testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, etc.)
  • Version Control Virtuoso: Experience with Git and other VCS
  • Communication Champ: Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with stakeholders and the development team
  • Multitasking Master: Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Laravel Experience: Experience with the Laravel framework is preferred but not required
  • Agile Enthusiast: Experience with agile methodologies
  • Process Innovator: Ability to create and implement new processes.
  • AI: Experience integrating or experimenting with LLMs, AI APIs, or AI-assisted engineering tools

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Innovative Projects: Work on industry-leading data collection and analytics software primarily for internal usage
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement
  • Professional Growth: Opportunities for learning, growth, and mentorship
  • Impactful Work: Make a real impact by contributing to projects that matter
  • Flexible Work Options: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote role with the option to work in-office if you are located near one of our offices
  • Great Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being
  • Supportive Team: Work with Lead Software Engineers and a dedicated DevOps team

Salary Range - $99,000 - $110,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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