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Regional Director, Forward Deployed Engineering - CURSOR
Software Engineer
Lead a Forward Deployed Engineering team that embeds with enterprise customers to accelerate product adoption, drive technical excellence, and deliver measurable value using Python, JavaScript, and cloud platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a cross‑functional FDE team across multiple regions, ensuring high‑quality delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Embed with client engineering teams to co‑design, develop, and ship production‑ready code that meets business objectives.
- Drive technical strategy, architecture decisions, and best practices for Python, JavaScript, and cloud‑native solutions.
- Collaborate with product, sales, and support to translate customer feedback into actionable roadmaps.
- Measure and report on impact metrics, continuously improving deployment velocity and code quality.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong background in Python and JavaScript.
- Proven leadership in a fast‑moving, customer‑facing engineering role.
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for coaching teams.
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and delivering enterprise‑grade solutions.
Skills
pythonjavascriptagile