Field Engineering Manager

Cursor3 months ago

Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 350,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Jan 23, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Cursor is seeking a Field Engineering Manager to lead and scale a high-impact pre-sales technical team supporting enterprise accounts. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, strong people management skills, and cross-functional leadership to drive technical sales strategies and customer engagement for an AI-native development platform.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and scale a team of Field Engineers supporting enterprise opportunities across the West region, setting clear expectations and career development paths

Sales Enablement: Partner closely with Sales leadership to drive high-quality technical discovery, demonstrations, and proofs of concept (POCs)

Strategic Escalation: Serve as a critical escalation point for complex customer evaluations and high-stakes enterprise deals

Product Insights: Act as the internal voice of the field engineering team, providing customer and prospect insights back to Product and Engineering teams

Customer Handoff: Ensure seamless transitions with post-sales teams to support successful customer onboarding and adoption

What we look for

Technical

Software Development WorkflowsDeep understanding of modern software development workflows and AI tooling

Technical EvaluationAbility to conduct comprehensive technical assessments and manage complex enterprise evaluations

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Leadership Experience4+ years of experience leading Field Engineers, Solutions Architects, or Pre-Sales teams in enterprise software

Sales CollaborationProven track record of effective partnership with Sales teams while maintaining technical integrity

Skills

Required skills

Technical LeadershipStrong ability to manage and develop technical teams in high-pressure environments

CommunicationExecutive-level communication skills with ability to engage technical leadership across organizations

Nice to have

AI DevelopmentExperience with AI-native development platforms and emerging AI tooling

Startup EnvironmentDemonstrated success in fast-moving, entrepreneurial tech environments

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 350,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Startup Equity

Stock options in a rapidly growing AI technology company

Professional Development

Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth in cutting-edge AI technology

Innovative Work Environment

Flat organizational structure with emphasis on creativity, passion, and technical excellence

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess initial fit and background
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of technical leadership experience and management philosophy
3
Sales and Product Alignment Interview — Interview focusing on cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking
4
Executive Leadership Interview — Final interview with senior leadership to assess overall company fit and strategic vision