140K–225K USD / year
Software Engineer, Security
OtherOn-site — San Francisco, CA
Published on 2026-11-10
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About this role
Build security systems for AI development and products, helping protect code, cloud access, user systems, and sensitive data. The role combines hands-on software engineering with security-focused experimentation and fast iteration.
About the company
Cursor builds an AI coding editor and agent workflows that help developers write and ship software faster. It serves software teams looking for tighter AI assistance inside the IDE.
The team
Security
What you'll do
- Build AI-augmented code review systems
- Create least-privilege and just-in-time cloud access controls
- Provide safe environments for agents to work with code
- Secure agent interactions with user systems, including MCP tool calls and command execution
- Prevent inappropriate data from being logged
What we're looking for
- Experience building or scaling secure systems in fast-moving environments
Nice to have
- Strong software engineering skills with security expertise
- Anticipate vulnerabilities from both builder and attacker perspectives
- Build secure, frictionless developer experiences
- Work independently, own problems end to end, and iterate with limited guidance
- Balance secure defaults with pragmatism and rigor
Benefits
- Equity
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Discounts and other perks
Hiring process
- Two to three short technical interviews
- Onsite project, discussion, and team meetings