Is the Technical Recruiter role remote?

No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, USA.

How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter role.

Where is the role based?

Cursor is hiring for this position in San Francisco, USA.

What seniority level is this role?

Cursor targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Technical Recruiter role at Cursor.

Technical Recruiter at Cursor - Joblaze

Joblaze summary

In the role of Technical Recruiter at Cursor, the individual will manage the entire recruitment process for technical positions, from sourcing to offer negotiations. Key skills include a strategic approach to recruiting, a deep understanding of technical roles, and the ability to foster strong relationships with hiring managers. This position is ideal for someone with over five years of experience in high-growth startups, particularly those familiar with the challenges of attracting top engineering talent. Cursor's flat organizational structure and focus on innovation create a dynamic environment for impactful contributions.

Joblaze insights

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Cursor has 111 other open roles including HRBP, Core Business, HRBP, GTM, Contract Business Recruiter.

Quick facts

Is the Technical Recruiter role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco, USA.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Technical Recruiter role.
Where is the role based?: Cursor is hiring for this position in San Francisco, USA.
What seniority level is this role?: Cursor targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Technical Recruiter 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.

As a Technical Recruiter at Cursor, you’ll be a key driver of our company growth by identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent. You will partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to understand our hiring needs, design effective recruiting strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a direct impact as we scale our organization.

What You’ll Do

Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, feedback management, and offer negotiations
Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic hiring plans
Proactively identify passive candidates through creative sourcing strategies and talent mapping
Ensure a world-class candidate experience through every stage of the process
Track key recruiting metrics to drive continual process optimization
Partner with People Operations and cross-functional teams to support headcount planning and employer branding initiatives
Represent Cursor at recruiting events and in the broader tech community

Who You Are

5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles, ideally at a high-growth and talent dense high growth startup.
A strategic over volume recruiting mindset
Deep understanding of technical skills, market trends, and the unique challenges of hiring top engineering and product talent
Proven ability to build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers and senior leadership
Excellent communication, organization, and candidate assessment skills
Highly driven, self-starter with a data-driven, results-oriented mindset
Comfortable working in an incredibly fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment

Bonus Points

Experience recruiting for roles in AI, developer tools, or cybersecurity
Previous experience with employer branding or diversity recruiting initiatives

Location

This is an in-office role ideally based out of our San Francisco office and secondarily, our NY office.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Generous PTO and parental leave
Professional development opportunities
The opportunity to grow your career and have significant impact at an incredibly ambitious, high-growth company