Staff Software Engineer (Platform Team)

Pura; Utah; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pura is seeking a Staff Software Engineer on the Platform Team to lead backend architecture and scale critical services used by millions. You will drive technical excellence, collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, and mentor teams across the organization.

This role supports a remote/hybrid work model, enabling you to influence a fast-growing product that blends smart-home tech with fragrance to create personalized experiences.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in backend engineering with demonstrated technical leadership.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, including architecture and deployment.
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of databases: Postgres, Redis, DynamoDB.
• Experience with observability, monitoring, and performance at scale.
• Excellent ability to communicate complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong mentorship and team-elevation skills.
• Experience with CI/CD and infrastructure as code (GitHub, Terraform).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical direction for backend systems and scale platform services.
• Mentor engineers and raise engineering standards across teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust platform solutions used by millions.
• Drive reliability, performance optimization, and CI/CD practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

DynamoDB

Terraform

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

Staff Platform Engineer

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.

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 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.

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.