Posted by employer 1 year ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 days ago
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the software engineer focuses on developing innovative tools for professional programmers, particularly enhancing the product's editor. Key skills include strong engineering capabilities combined with a flair for design and user experience, as well as a creative approach to problem-solving. This position is ideal for individuals with a proven track record in product development who thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Cursor's flat organizational structure fosters open dialogue and encourages bold ideas, making it a unique place for talent-driven professionals.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 6 months ago — first seen on Joblaze April 14, 2026. Last confirmed on Cursor's careers page October 21, 2026.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Product role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- Where is the role based?
- Cursor is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Product role at Cursor.
From the original posting
About the Role
Product engineers create the software we ship to our users, in particular our editor. As a member of our core product team, you'll join us in inventing a new, better way to build software.
You may be a fit if
You've built a great product.
You blend excellent engineering with a taste for models and design.
You have a propensity for creative ideas and have a knack for making powerful tools without compromising their ease-of-use.
Sample projects include
Inventing new interfaces and UX for reviewing PRs of AI-generated code
Sprinting for two weeks to build a new product vertical from scratch (e.g., AI bug detection)
Running experiments and A/B tests on millions of users to push the frontier of agent quality - ex sub-agents, memories, and PR retrieval
Applying
If there appears to be a fit, we'll reach to schedule 2-3 short technicals. After, we'll schedule an onsite in our office, where you'll work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team.
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