The role involves developing Android features using Kotlin and Jetpack, collaborating with product and design teams, and ensuring app performance and scalability.
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 through 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.
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.
About the Role
- We’re looking for a Senior Android Engineer to drive the development of our Android app as part of our mobile-first product strategy. You’ll help deliver high-quality, performant features that bring together Complex’s editorial and commerce experiences in one place.
What You'll Do
- Design and build Android features in Kotlin using Jetpack libraries, with a focus on commerce and content delivery.
- Collaborate with product and design to translate wireframes and specs into polished user experiences.
- Ensure code is modular, testable, and scalable across app versions and Android OS levels.
- Integrate APIs from our backend services and external vendors (e.g. Shopify, CMS).
- Instrument the app with analytics and monitoring tools to support A/B testing and performance improvements.
- Participate in team code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and contribute to mobile best practices.
- Drive app performance initiatives including lazy loading, image optimization, and offline capabilities.
- Take ownership of incidents, release planning, and maintenance for the Android codebase.
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience building Android applications.
- Proficiency in Kotlin and the Android development ecosystem.
- Experience integrating RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
- Deep understanding of Android design patterns, architecture, and app lifecycle.
- Familiarity with performance monitoring and crash reporting tools.
Bonus Points if…
- Experience with content-rich or commerce-oriented apps.
- Integration with Shopify SDKs or headless CMS.
- Background working on apps with high user concurrency.
- Experience in startup or cross-functional, fast-moving teams.
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
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.
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
Top Skills
Cms
GraphQL
Jetpack
Kotlin
Restful Apis
Shopify
Complex NTWRK Los Angeles, California, USA Office
Los Angeles, CA , United States, 90028
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