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Software DevelopmentNorth Rhine-westphalia, Germany1001-5000 Employees
The Stepstone Group is a software development company operating an international job platform that connects jobseekers with employers. It describes its mission as enabling fair and equitable hires and operates in more than 30 countries with a portfolio of more than 20 brands worldwide. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, the company employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and relies on data, platform capabilities, and technology to match talent with companies. The Stepstone Group has pursued corporate activity including acquiring Universum Sweden AB in 2018, later selling Universum to DUBAG GmbH, and engaging in investments and partnerships such as Federato Technologies in 2024, a Boston Consulting Group collaboration in 2024, and a Scalestack partnership in 2026. In June 2026, reports indicated that Christian Schmalzl would assume the role of CEO on September 1, 2026.