Software Engineer II (Full-Stack AI)

Newport Beach, CA
100% Onsite | Monday-Friday
Direct Hire | W2 Only
No C2C, No 1099, No Sponsorship Available
$130,000 - $165,000 Base Salary DOE

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a talented Software Engineer II (Full-Stack AI) to join a growing engineering team building modern business applications powered by artificial intelligence. This role offers an opportunity to work across the full stack, contribute to AI-driven initiatives, and collaborate closely with senior engineers and technical leadership on high-impact projects.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, building scalable applications, and leveraging modern AI technologies to create practical business solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain full-stack web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and PostgreSQL.


• Build and enhance AI-powered features leveraging modern LLM technologies and intelligent automation workflows.


• Develop scalable APIs, backend services, and database solutions that support business-critical applications.


• Collaborate with product, operations, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful solutions.


• Integrate third-party systems and enterprise platforms through APIs and cloud services.


• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering practices.


• Support cloud-native applications and services deployed within modern cloud environments.


• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while maintaining application performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.


• Experience developing full-stack applications in production environments.


• Strong frontend experience with React, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.


• Backend development experience using Node.js and/or Python.


• Experience working with PostgreSQL, SQL databases, or data modeling concepts.


• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.


• Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure.


• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.


• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating AI or LLM-powered features into applications.


• Familiarity with OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or similar AI technologies.


• Experience with MongoDB, GraphQL, Supabase, Prisma, or related technologies.


• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern DevOps practices.


• Experience working in SaaS or product-driven environments.


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Environment

• React


• Next.js


• TypeScript


• Node.js


• Python


• PostgreSQL


• MongoDB


• AWS & Azure


• Docker


• OpenAI & Anthropic APIs


• GitHub


• REST APIs & Microservices

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to work with modern AI technologies and real-world business applications.


• Exposure to cutting-edge software development and cloud architectures.


• Direct collaboration with senior engineers and technical leadership.


• Career growth opportunities within a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.


• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven software engineer looking to expand their full-stack and AI development experience while working on impactful products in a collaborative engineering environment.