Staff Platform Engineer

Join Us at PuraReimagining 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. Thats why were pioneering the future of fragrance combining cutting-edge smart home technology with premium clean scents to create personalized meaningful experiences in every home.

Were not just a fragrance companywere 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. Weve been recognized as the Fastest Growing Company in Utah and we are passionate about making scent a core part of lifes 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 Puras backend systems. As a staff engineer youll drive technical excellence across multiple teams mentor other engineers and build reliable services used by millions of customers. Youll 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 PostgresRedis 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

Puras Story

Were passionate about creating spaces that inspire elevate and transform everyday life. We believe scent is more than just a pleasant backgroundits 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 weve 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 whats possible with scent design.

Puras 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 were not just building a brandwere creating a movement that redefines the role of fragrance in our lives.

Join the Pura Team!

Were looking for individuals who believe in the power of fragrance and technology to transform lives. If youre ready to be part of a dynamic fast-growing company at the forefront of an exciting industry wed 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.