Staff SRE

Staff Site Reliability 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. At Pura, we are redefining fragrance as a critical element of design, on par with color, texture, sound, lighting, and furniture. We call this Scent Design —transforming scent from an afterthought into an intentional, skillful component of every space. By blending artistry and science, Pura allows users to design their own “scentscapes” that enhance daily life and craft environments that feel as good as they smell.

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:  

In this high-impact staff-level role, you will:

• Architect, design, and implement enterprise-scale infrastructure solutions supporting Web, Mobile, Backend, and Data engineering teams, while providing technical leadership across cross-functional groups.
• Define and drive adoption of reliability standards, architectural patterns, and engineering best practices across the organization, working closely with engineering and security leadership.
• Lead performance optimization initiatives, implementing sophisticated monitoring strategies and leveraging advanced analytics to ensure exceptional system reliability and performance at scale.
• Design and implement comprehensive automation frameworks for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes, focusing on efficiency and scalability.
• Serve as the technical authority for incident management, establishing robust incident response frameworks, leading cross-functional response efforts, and driving systematic improvements through detailed post-incident analysis.
• Architect and implement enterprise-wide incident response strategies, including sophisticated playbooks and multi-tier escalation procedures aligned with business continuity requirements.
• Partner with engineering leadership to drive reliability improvements through advanced automated testing frameworks, fault-tolerant architectures, and comprehensive disaster recovery strategies.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to the broader engineering organization while contributing to the strategic direction of the SRE practice.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of extensive experience as a Site Reliability Engineer or similar role, with a proven track record of architecting solutions for large-scale distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, Go, or Node.js, with demonstrated experience building complex automation frameworks and infrastructure tools.
• Comprehensive mastery of cloud technologies, particularly AWS and GCP, including experience architecting multi-region, highly available systems.
• Deep expertise in Kubernetes administration and architecture, including experience operating large-scale clusters, implementing custom controllers, and optimizing cluster performance.
• Extensive experience with advanced observability platforms and practices, including implementing custom monitoring solutions and developing sophisticated alerting strategies.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IAM architectures for enterprise-scale organizations.
• Distinguished expertise in Infrastructure as Code, particularly with Terraform, including experience developing custom providers and managing multi-cloud deployments.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with demonstrated experience resolving critical production issues in complex, high-stakes environments.

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. Join us in our pursuit of reimagining what’s possible with scent design.

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.