Technical Recruiter

Job description

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. As a Technical Recruiter at Cursor, you’ll be a key driver of our company growth by identifying, engaging, and hiring top technical talent. You will partner closely with hiring managers and cross-functional teams to understand our hiring needs, design effective recruiting strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team and make a direct impact as we scale our organization. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own full-cycle recruiting for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, feedback management, and offer negotiations - Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic hiring plans - Proactively identify passive candidates through creative sourcing strategies and talent mapping - Ensure a world-class candidate experience through every stage of the process - Track key recruiting metrics to drive continual process optimization - Partner with People Operations and cross-functional teams to support headcount planning and employer branding initiatives - Represent Cursor at recruiting events and in the broader tech community WHO YOU ARE - 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles, ideally at a high-growth and talent dense high growth startup. - A strategic over volume recruiting mindset - Deep understanding of technical skills, market trends, and the unique challenges of hiring top engineering and product talent - Proven ability to build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers and senior leadership - Excellent communication, organization, and candidate assessment skills - Highly driven, self-starter with a data-driven, results-oriented mindset - Comfortable working in an incredibly fast-paced, rapidly scaling environment BONUS POINTS - Experience recruiting for roles in AI, developer tools, or cybersecurity - Previous experience with employer branding or diversity recruiting initiatives LOCATION This is an in-office role ideally based out of our San Francisco office and secondarily, our NY office. BENEFITS - Competitive salary and equity - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage - Generous PTO and parental leave - Professional development opportunities - The opportunity to grow your career and have significant impact at an incredibly ambitious, high-growth company