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Joblaze summary
In this role, a Software Engineer specializing in security will focus on developing secure products by implementing protective features across the platform and editor. The position requires a strong foundation in software engineering, with an emphasis on security practices and the ability to anticipate vulnerabilities. Ideal candidates are experienced in building secure systems in dynamic environments and thrive in small, collaborative teams where their contributions can have a significant impact. Cursor's flat organizational structure encourages creativity and spirited discussions, making it a fitting environment for innovative thinkers.
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.
- 273 active security roles on Joblaze right now.
Quick facts
- Is the Software Engineer, Security 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.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: security.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Cursor targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Software Engineer, Security 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
Security Software Engineers help us ship secure products end-to-end—covering enterprise security, cloud/infrastructure, and protections embedded directly in our products. You’ll build the tools and features that safeguard our platform and editor and protect our customers.
You may be a fit if
You are a strong software engineer first, with security as your superpower.
You think like both a builder and an attacker: you anticipate vulnerabilities before they become issues.
You care about developer experience, building solutions that are secure and frictionless.
You’re comfortable moving quickly, owning problems end to end, and iterating with limited guidance.
You have experience building or scaling secure systems in fast-moving environments.
You have strong opinions on secure defaults, but can balance pragmatism with rigor.
You enjoy working on small, high-talent teams where impact is magnified.
You’re motivated by protecting developers and users, and you see security as an enabler.
Sample projects include
Build AI augmented code review to get involved in important systems at the right time
Build a least-privilege and JIT system for cloud access that enables engineers and enforces least privileges.
Implement a safe environment for agents to engage with code
Implement a framework for securely handling agent manipulation of user systems (e.g., MCP tool calls and command execution).
Implement a paved road for preventing inappropriate data from being logged
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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