Contract Business Recruiter

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.

About the role

As a Business Recruiter at Cursor you’ll be responsible for building and scaling the teams that power our business functions across the company. You’ll partner closely with leaders across Operations, Finance, Legal, People, Recruiting, Strategy, and other critical business areas to identify, attract, and hire world-class talent who will help Cursor scale responsibly and effectively.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where you’ll own the full recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and outreach to closing, while shaping our approach to candidate experience and employer brand. You’ll thrive if you’re deeply networked across business functions, excited about building high-performing teams, and passionate about helping us scale Cursor’s impact.

What you’ll do

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational needs and translate them into recruiting strategies and role definitions.

• Own the end-to-end recruiting process for business roles, from sourcing through close.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates through direct outreach, networking, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies.

• Drive an exceptional candidate experience, ensuring every interaction reflects Cursor’s culture and values.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to design structured, fair, and effective interview processes.

• Provide market insights and data to help inform hiring decisions and workforce planning.

• Partner with People Operations to support offer design, negotiation, and onboarding.

• Manage recruiting systems and processes, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.

• Contribute to employer branding initiatives and help position Cursor as a top destination for business talent.

• Continuously improve recruiting processes to increase efficiency, quality of hire, and scalability.

You may be a fit if

• 5+ years of recruiting experience, with at least 3 years focused on business, G&A, or corporate functions in high-growth technology companies.

• Proven track record of hiring across functions such as Operations, Finance, Legal, People, Recruiting, Strategy, or other business-critical teams.

• Strong sourcing skills with experience leveraging LinkedIn Recruiter, talent databases, and creative networking approaches.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with executives and hiring managers.

• Data-driven approach to recruiting, with experience using ATS and reporting tools.

• Strong closing skills and ability to navigate complex offer negotiations.

• Passion for building teams, shaping culture, and helping people thrive in fast-paced environments.

• Excitement about AI, developer productivity, and scaling a company shaping the future of software development.