Staff Software Engineer

Why Join Pura?

We are redefining fragrance as a critical element of design, on par with color, texture, sound, lighting, and furniture. Our journey began with two innovators, Richie Stapler and Bruno Lima, and 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 to join our Operational Excellence team, where you'll own the technical strategy and roadmap for Pura's 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.

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
• Experience in e-commerce or consumer products
• Experience driving cross-functional platform migrations or re-architecture programs

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.

Pura's Culture

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.