Senior / Staff Software Engineer
Device Platform · Reports to: Director of Software Engineering · Full Time · Office / Remote / Hybrid
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:As a Senior / Staff Software Engineer, you will design, build, and operate the services that connect and control Pura’s smart fragrance devices, owning complex projects from design through production and helping raise the technical bar for the team. You will help us inspire a belief in the power of fragrance to craft and elevate memorable moments for our Owners. This is your chance to make an impact in a high-growth company that’s redefining the way people experience scent.
What You’ll Own:
- Design and build: Architect and deliver reliable, scalable services and APIs that power device connectivity, control, and smart home integrations
- Own complex projects: Take large, ambiguous problems from design through rollout, breaking them into milestones and driving them to completion
- Operate what you build: Own the production health of your services, including monitoring, alerting, debugging, and incident follow-up
- Infrastructure as code: Build and maintain AWS infrastructure with tools like Terraform, and build dashboards and tracing with Grafana and OpenTelemetry
- Raise the bar: Lead by example in code review, testing, and design discussions
- Mentor: Coach junior and mid-level engineers and help them grow
- Collaborate: Partner with Product, Firmware, Mobile, and SRE to scope and deliver features
Essential Functions:
- Write and review technical design documents for projects you lead.
- Troubleshoot production issues across services and participate in incident response.
- Identify and drive improvements to performance, cost, and technical debt.
- Lead and participate in special projects and assignments as required.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems and APIs in production.
- Strong experience with AWS is a plus.
- Familiarity with any of Go, Elixir, or TypeScript is a plus, as is the ability to work effectively in a polyglot environment.
- Experience with infrastructure as code and observability tools such as Terraform, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of mentoring other engineers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
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.
*All candidates are subject to a background check.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems and production APIs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Track record of mentoring other engineers
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Strong AWS experience
- Experience with Go, Elixir, or TypeScript
- Experience with infrastructure as code and observability tools such as Terraform, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry
What We Do
Pura has created the world's first smart fragrance diffuser. The simple, yet elegant device plugs into any outlet. Pura's fragrance brand marketplace allows customers to fully control the scents in their space; anytime, anywhere and from the biggest brands people know and trust.
