Field Engineering
Senior · Full Time
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Role
What you'll do.
Cursor is seeking a Field Engineer to be the technical interface with enterprise customers, helping them understand and implement AI-powered coding tools. The ideal candidate will bridge technical expertise with exceptional communication skills, acting as a strategic advisor who can translate complex technical capabilities into tangible business value for potential clients.
Responsibilities
- Technical Discovery and Engagement: Partner with Account Executives to lead technical discovery, demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements for enterprise customers
- Customer Relationship Management: Build trusted relationships with engineering leaders, architects, and developers, serving as their technical advisor and solution expert
- Solution Design: Translate complex customer requirements into comprehensive solution designs, providing guidance on implementation best practices, prompt strategies, and context configuration
- Technical Communication: Develop and deliver technical presentations, whiteboard sessions, and hands-on workshops customized to specific customer needs
- Internal Advocacy: Act as the customer's technical representative internally, influencing product roadmap priorities and escalating critical feedback to Product and Engineering teams
- Customer Onboarding: Collaborate with post-sales teams to ensure smooth customer handoff and successful technical onboarding
Qualifications
What we look for.
Technical
Technical Workflow Expertise
Profound understanding of software development lifecycle, modern engineering organizational structures, and developer productivity challenges
AI Tooling Proficiency
Hands-on technical ability with AI tools, capable of debugging complex technical environments
Education
Technical Degree
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred
Experience
Enterprise Software Experience
Background in Field Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Pre-Sales, or Technical Consulting for enterprise software platforms
Skills
Required
Technical Communication
Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, from developers to executive leadership
Problem Solving
Strong analytical skills with ability to design innovative solutions for complex technical challenges
Preferred
AI Engineering Knowledge
Nice to haveDeep understanding of AI technologies, particularly in software development and productivity tools
Startup Experience
Nice to havePrevious experience in fast-paced, innovative technology startup environments
Tech stack
Languages
Frameworks
Databases
Tools
Other
Compensation
Pay and benefits.
Base·USD 150,000 – 250,000
Equity·Stock options
Benefits
Innovative Work Environment
Opportunity to work at the forefront of AI-powered software development
Professional Growth
Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies and startup culture
Collaborative Culture
Flat organizational structure with emphasis on creativity and spirited debate
Process
Interview steps.
- 01
Initial Screening
Preliminary review of application and background
- 02
Technical Conversations
2-3 short technical discussions to assess candidate's capabilities and fit
- 03
Onsite Interview
Visit to Cursor's office to work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team
Full posting
Original listing.
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
We’re hiring Field Engineers to partner with prospective and strategic enterprise customers. As a Field Engineer, you’ll be the technical face of Anysphere in the field — helping customers evaluate Cursor, guiding them through proofs of concept, and ensuring they see the full value of AI in their engineering workflows.
You’ll work hand-in-hand with Sales, Product, and Engineering to scope solutions, demonstrate capabilities, and act as a trusted advisor to technical stakeholders. This is a highly customer-facing role where you’ll combine deep technical fluency with strong communication skills to drive adoption and influence product direction.
What you’ll do
Partner with Account Executives to lead technical discovery, demos, and proof-of-concept engagements.
Build trusted relationships with engineering leaders, architects, and developers, serving as their technical advisor.
Translate customer requirements into solution designs, guiding them on best practices for rollout, prompt strategy, and context configuration.
Develop and deliver technical presentations, whiteboard sessions, and hands-on workshops tailored to customer needs.
Act as the customer’s technical advocate internally, influencing roadmap priorities and escalating feedback to Product and Engineering.
Collaborate with post-sales teams to ensure a smooth handoff and successful customer onboarding.
Maintain deep knowledge of Cursor’s capabilities and competitive landscape to position our value effectively.
Support strategic account planning and help drive expansion opportunities with technical validation.
You may be a fit if
Strong communication skills and executive presence — equally comfortable coding alongside developers or presenting to CTOs.
Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, modern engineering org structures, and developer productivity challenges.
Hands-on technical ability — you don’t need to be a full-time engineer, but you should be fluent in technical workflows, AI tooling, and debugging complex environments.
Customer-obsessed with a knack for translating technical details into business impact.
Experience in Field Engineering, Solutions Architecture, Pre-Sales, or Consulting for enterprise software.
Thrives in a startup environment: resourceful, adaptable, and proactive in creating solutions.
Applying
If there appears to be a fit, we’ll reach out to schedule 2–3 short technical conversations. After, we’ll arrange an onsite visit to our office, where you’ll work on a small project, discuss ideas, and meet the team.
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