Software Engineer, Security
Cursor · San Francisco · New York · Remote
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At a glance
Highlights
- Build AI-augmented code review to catch risks in critical systems early.
- Create safe environments for AI agents to engage with code securely.
- Design JIT least-privilege cloud access that empowers engineers safely.
Ideal candidate
Strong software engineer with security as a superpower who thinks like both builder and attacker. Truth-seeking, creative owner who moves fast, cares about developer experience, and sees security as an enabler.
Requirements
- Strong software engineer first, with security as superpower
- Think like both a builder and an attacker to anticipate vulnerabilities
- Care about developer experience with secure and frictionless solutions
- Comfortable moving quickly, owning problems end to end with limited guidance
- Experience building or scaling secure systems in fast-moving environments
- Strong opinions on secure defaults balanced with pragmatism
- Enjoy small, high-talent teams and protecting developers and users
- hiring process
- 2-3 short technicals, then onsite to work on a small project, discuss ideas and meet the team.
Lab profile
About Cursor
Automates coding with AI-powered editor for professional programmers.
What they build
- Cursor AI code editor
- Cursor for Enterprise
Known for
- AI-assisted coding
- Applied ML research
- Developer tools
Key facts
- Founded in 2022
- Headquartered in San Francisco
- Backed by Thrive Capital and Andreessen Horowitz