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Join Us at Pura-Reimagining Fragrance for the Future
At Pura, we believe life is better when it smells good. Fragrance has the unique power to transform spaces, elevate moods, and create lasting memories. But we know it can do even more. That's why we're pioneering the future of fragrance, combining cutting-edge smart home technology with premium, clean scents to create personalized, meaningful experiences in every home.
We're not just a fragrance company-we're on a mission to change the way people experience scent. At Pura, we are redefining fragrance as a critical element of design, on par with color, texture, sound, lighting, and furniture.
Why Join Pura?
Our journey began with two innovators, Richie Stapler and Bruno Lima, and their shared vision of revolutionizing how we experience fragrance. Since then, Pura has grown into a company that sells a fragrance every 3.7 seconds, partnering with iconic brands like Curio, Anthropologie, and Disney. We've been recognized as the Fastest Growing Company in Utah, and we are passionate about making scent a core part of life's most memorable moments.
Your Role at Pura:
We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Platform Team) to join our team and be a technical leader in building and scaling Pura's backend systems. As a staff engineer, you'll drive technical excellence across multiple teams, mentor other engineers, and build reliable services used by millions of customers. You'll collaborate with technical and business stakeholders across the organization to deliver robust solutions that directly impact our customers.
This role is ideal for a technically skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment, communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and is eager to make a significant impact on our growing business.
*Open to remote/hybrid candidates
Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years in backend engineering with demonstrated technical leadership experience
• Ability to make pragmatic decisions about technical direction based on the needs of the business
• Deep experience with cloud platforms and services (We use AWS), including architecture, deployment, and optimization
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (We use Docker and Kubernetes)
• Deep expertise in various database technologies (We use Postgres,Redis, and DynamoDB)
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance optimization at scale
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical details to stakeholders of varying technical backgrounds
• Strong mentorship skills and ability to elevate the engineering team
• Experience with CI/CD practices and infrastructure as code (We use GitHub and Terraform)

Nice to have:

• Strong experience with Golang, Javascript, Typescript.
• Deep experience building and operating high-scale distributed systems
• Experience with IoT systems or connected devices
• Experience with distributed actor-based systems and/or libraries (dapr, akka, etc)
• Experience with real-time data processing

Pura's Story
We're passionate about creating spaces that inspire, elevate, and transform everyday life. We believe scent is more than just a pleasant background-it's an integral part of Scent Design, transforming homes into meaningful, personalized spaces. Our smart home fragrance diffusers allow users to design their own scent experiences with premium, clean fragrances.
After 10 years of innovation, we've been recognized by Inc. and Utah Business as one of the best places to work, and we continue to push the boundaries of technology and fragrance. Join us in our pursuit of reimagining what's possible with scent design.
Pura's Culture
Our culture is built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, and being good humans. We believe in fostering an environment where creativity thrives, empowering each team member to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. Our commitment to sustainability and integrity drives our decisions, ensuring that we not only create exceptional products but also contribute positively to our community and the planet. We celebrate diversity and prioritize open communication, cultivating a supportive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and inspired to push boundaries. Together, we're not just building a brand-we're creating a movement that redefines the role of fragrance in our lives.
Join the Pura Team!
We're looking for individuals who believe in the power of fragrance and technology to transform lives. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic, fast-growing company at the forefront of an exciting industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Pura provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.