Field Engineering

Senior · Full Time

San FranciscoUSD 150k – 250k12mo ago
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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 have

    Deep understanding of AI technologies, particularly in software development and productivity tools

  • Startup Experience

    Nice to have

    Previous experience in fast-paced, innovative technology startup environments

Tech stack

Languages

PythonJavaScript

Frameworks

React

Databases

PostgreSQL

Tools

AI Development ToolsCloud Services

Other

Machine Learning Libraries

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.

  1. 01

    Initial Screening

    Preliminary review of application and background

  2. 02

    Technical Conversations

    2-3 short technical discussions to assess candidate's capabilities and fit

  3. 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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