Tech Lead - Software Engineering (Los Angeles)

Los Angeles
Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Company And Culture

Created in 2002 by Marc Eckō, Complex is a leading global youth entertainment network showcasing the evolution of major pop culture categories, including streetwear and style, music, sneakers, and sports. Complex is a juggernaut in the content and culture space, delivering unprecedented global reach.

Complex is the world’s definitive cultural commerce, content, and experiential platform. We have created an all-new operating system built for the next generation, seamlessly integrating discovery, inspiration, community, and shopping. The company represents an expansion of the original vision with a deep understanding of convergence culture and its impact on contemporary society.

Whether video, long-form editorial, or social content, Complex tells stories that engage dynamic conversation with our communities. Our internet-breaking cover stories document the heroes of culture and take them to the next level through product collaboration and shoppability.

Complex has become experts in creating immersive environments at our IRL experiences and cultural events. ComplexCon is our flagship festival bringing together the world’s most influential brands and artists for an unforgettable weekend of style, sneakers, art, design, food, music, inspiration and more.

We Are Hiring!

Join us to help redefine the way people shop, while building a global marketplace that moves at the speed of culture. Complex is committed to building a high performing team that is passionate about what they do and the communities we serve.

Everyone at Complex truly believes in the company and its mission; it’s a requirement for working here. There is synergy within the teams that make Complex what it is, a well-oiled machine. Employees are at the forefront of the company's success because every one of us is given the opportunity to provide suggestions, feedback, and direction.

Who You Are

    • 7+ years of professional software development experience
    • 2+ years of experience managing, leading, mentoring software engineers, though you may not have an official manager title
    • Very comfortable working in high risk, high ambiguity situations with priorities that shift as new discoveries are made
    • A proven track record of delivering solutions that solve the immediate problem (and no more) in such a way as to make future iteration easy and efficient
    • Excited to be physically together with your team in our Hollywood office

What You'll Do

    • Help guide your team towards optimal decisions on tech stack and design patterns
    • Be a key player in helping product prioritize their work
    • Build and maintain delightful APIs and event driven networks at scale
    • Build and maintain industry transforming buying experiences using React, React Native and Typescript
    • Participate in highly collaborative and creative design conversations as we solve the biggest problems in livestream shopping
    • Coach, and be coached by, other highly intelligent, skilled and motivated engineers

What We Offer

    • Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Healthcare FSA 
    • Dependent Care FSA 
    • Commuter Benefits FSA 
    • Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
    • Paid Parental leave
    • 401k with 4% match
    • Pet Insurance
    • Legal and Identity Theft Plans
    • Vacation time and sick days
$195,000 - $205,000 a year

The Pay Range for this position is listed. Actual pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of Complex's Total Rewards offerings for employees.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
 
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