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 a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Cursor's career page.
- Cursor has 85 other open roles including Marketing Program Manager, Workshops, Solutions Architect, London, Solutions Architect.
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
Our mission is to automate coding. The first step in our journey is to build the best tool for professional programmers, using a combination of inventive research, design, and engineering. Our organization is very flat, and our team is small and talent dense. We particularly like people who are truth-seeking, passionate, and creative. We enjoy spirited debate, crazy ideas, and shipping code.
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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