Data Scientist, Agents

Cursor1 months ago

Location

SF / NY

Type

Full Time

Level

Mid

Role

Data Scientist

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Full TimeMid

The role

Summary

Cursor is seeking a Data Scientist to join their AI coding automation platform, focusing on building data programs at scale while working with billions of user-AI interactions. The role requires 2-4 years of experience with SQL, Python, and A/B testing, offering the opportunity to shape data-informed decisions across the business in a hyper-growth startup environment.

What you'll do

Strategic Partnership: Partner with area leads to shape data-informed decisions across the business

Metrics Ownership: Define, track, and own critical metrics like power usage and user satisfaction that multiple teams and leadership depend on

Experiment Management: Run experiments end-to-end including design, analysis, and translation into clear product recommendations

Data Infrastructure: Build pipelines, dashboards, and analyses that make self-serve insights accessible and trustworthy

Data Culture Development: Establish data culture and foundations as an early member of the data team

AI Data Program: Help build an AI data program operating at incredible scale with billions of user-AI interactions

Cross-functional Collaboration: Work directly with founders and area leads to turn data into actionable strategy

What we look for

Technical

SQL ProficiencyFluent in SQL for data querying and analysis

Python ProgrammingStrong Python skills for data science and pipeline development

A/B TestingExperience designing and analyzing statistical experiments

Data Pipeline DevelopmentAbility to write pipelines and unblock technical challenges independently

Data StorytellingCapability to turn complex data into clear insights and stories for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Education

Relevant DegreeBachelor's or advanced degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related quantitative field

Experience

Data Science Experience2-4 years of full-time data science experience

High-Impact DeliveryStrong track record of shipping high-impact work when operating in ambiguous environments

Startup ExperienceExperience at hyper-growth startups or research organizations with scrappy, multi-product area shipping

Cross-functional CommunicationExperience presenting insights to engineers, product managers, and executives

Skills

Required skills

SQLAdvanced proficiency in SQL for complex data analysis and querying

PythonStrong Python programming skills for data science workflows

Statistical AnalysisExperience with A/B testing and statistical experimentation

Data Pipeline DevelopmentAbility to build and maintain data processing pipelines

Data VisualizationCreating dashboards and visual analytics for stakeholder communication

Cross-functional CommunicationTranslating complex data insights for diverse audiences

Nice to have

dbtHands-on experience with data build tool for data transformation

AI ToolingExperience working on productivity software or AI tooling products

Startup ExperienceBackground in hyper-growth startup environments

Research ExperienceExperience in research organizations or academic settings

Compensation & benefits

Benefits

Office Environment

In-person work in cozy offices in North Beach San Francisco and Manhattan New York

Office Amenities

Well-stocked libraries and comfortable work environments

Flat Organization

Very flat organizational structure with direct access to leadership

Talent-Dense Team

Small, highly talented team environment fostering collaboration and learning

Intellectual Environment

Culture that enjoys spirited debate, crazy ideas, and rapid shipping

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial screening of resume, portfolio, and application materials focusing on data science experience and technical skills
2
Phone/Video Screen — 30-45 minute conversation with hiring manager covering background, experience, and cultural fit assessment
3
Technical Assessment — Take-home or live coding challenge involving SQL queries, Python data analysis, and A/B testing scenario
4
Technical Deep Dive — 60-90 minute technical interview covering data pipeline design, statistical analysis, and problem-solving approach
5
Stakeholder Presentation — Present data insights and recommendations to cross-functional team members simulating real business scenario
6
Final Interview — Meeting with founders or senior leadership to discuss vision alignment, culture fit, and long-term goals