Regional Director, Field Engineering - Verticals

Cursor4 weeks ago

Location

Remote

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 300,000

Level

Director

Role

Field Engineering Director

Posted

May 15, 2026

Full TimeRemoteDirector

The role

Summary

Cursor is seeking a hands-on Regional Director of Field Engineering to lead and scale a high-impact pre-sales team within a specific industry vertical. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial drive to build and develop a field engineering practice that supports complex enterprise sales motions.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and scale a team of Field Engineers supporting enterprise opportunities within a specific industry vertical

Sales Enablement: Partner closely with Sales leadership to drive high-quality technical discovery, demos, and proofs of concept with strategic and Fortune 500 accounts

Vertical Practice Building: Own the 0-to-1 build-out of the vertical Field Engineering practice, including field events, industry-specific collateral, and customer stories

Customer Engagement: Serve as an escalation point for complex customer evaluations and high-stakes enterprise deals

Talent Development: Hire, onboard, and develop top-tier Field Engineering talent with relevant vertical experience

Product Insights: Act as the voice of the field internally, providing vertical-specific customer and prospect insights to Product and Engineering teams

What we look for

Technical

Technical FluencyStrong understanding of modern software development workflows, AI tooling, and developer productivity technologies

Industry ExpertiseDeep knowledge of specific industry vertical (High Tech, Retail, Life Sciences, Financial Services, Public Sector, Aerospace, or Healthcare)

Education

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

Experience

Leadership Experience3+ years leading Field Engineers, Solutions Architects, or Pre-Sales teams focused on strategic/Fortune 500 accounts

Enterprise Sales ExperienceProven track record of engaging technical buyers, developers, architects, and C-level executives in complex industries

Skills

Required skills

Sales EngineeringExpertise in technical pre-sales processes and enterprise account management

Team LeadershipAbility to build, manage, and develop high-performing technical teams

CommunicationExceptional communication skills with ability to engage across technical and business stakeholders

Nice to have

AI DevelopmentExperience with AI-native development platforms and tooling

Startup ExperienceBackground in building processes and practices from the ground up

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 300,000 (annual)

Benefits

Remote Work

Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility

Innovative Environment

Opportunity to work in a flat, talent-dense organization focused on cutting-edge AI technology

Interview process

1
Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess background and initial fit
2
Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of field engineering leadership experience and industry expertise
3
Sales and Product Alignment Interview — Interviews with Sales and Product leadership to evaluate strategic thinking and vertical market knowledge
4
Final Executive Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to assess overall fit and strategic vision