Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software 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 to join our Operational Excellence team where youll own the technical strategy and roadmap for Puras end-to-end supply chain platform spanning order management inventory allocation warehouse integration and shipment tracking. This is a domain leadership role: you set the technical direction define the architecture and are ultimately accountable for the health and evolution of the systems within your domain.

Youll operate at the intersection of deep technical ownership and cross-functional influence partnering closely with business stakeholders and executive leadership to translate business needs into sound technical decisions and technical tradeoffs into clear recommendations that non-engineers can act on. Youll work closely with a small high-impact engineering team raising the technical bar through design leadership hands-on code and mentorship.

This role is for someone who sees the technical and the business not as two separate worlds but as the same problem viewed from different angles.

Qualifications:

• 10 years in backend engineering with a demonstrated track record of technical leadership across teams or domains
• Expert-level proficiency in Golang and/or other modern backend languages (Node Python etc.)
• Deep expertise designing and operating high-scale distributed systems; proven ability to solve complex ambiguous problems
• Strong command of service-oriented architecture API strategy and event-driven architectures at scale
• Expert-level AWS (or comparable cloud) knowledge including containerization (Docker Kubernetes) CI/CD and infrastructure as code
• Deep expertise in relational database design and optimization (PostgreSQL preferred) caching (Redis etc.) and data modeling for scale
• Proven track record establishing observability monitoring and operational excellence standards across engineering teams
• Exceptional communication skills; able to translate complex technical tradeoffs into clear recommendations for business and executive audiences
• Experience mentoring senior engineers and operating as a technical force multiplier

Nice to have:

• Experience architecting distributed order management systems (OMS) at scale
• Deep knowledge of supply chain or logistics systems and integrations (warehouse management 3PLs ERPs inventory allocation)
• Experience with temporal data modeling and event sourcing patterns
• Background in e-commerce or consumer products
• Experience driving cross-functional platform migrations or re-architecture programs

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.