[Remote] Strategic Account Executive, SLED

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cursor is on a mission to automate coding and is seeking a Strategic Account Executive for SLED accounts. In this role, you will drive revenue growth by managing a named territory, working closely with engineering organizations to demonstrate how Cursor enhances developer productivity and navigate complex sales processes.ResponsibilitiesOwn a named book of SLED accounts; drive new account acquisition, expansion revenue, and long-term strategic growthLead complex, multi-threaded sales cycles across Engineering, Product, Security, Procurement, Legal, and mission-critical stakeholdersBecome a trusted product expert; guide federal prospects through trials, technical evaluations, security reviews, and large-scale rolloutsBuild executive relationships and cultivate day-to-day champions across accounts, integrators, and technical teamsQuantify value with clear ROI cases tied to developer productivity, AI adoption, mission outcomes, and secure software deliveryBe the voice of the federal customer and influence the roadmap with actionable feedback on product, compliance, deployment, and procurement needsPartner closely with Field Engineering and our AI Deployment team to deliver outcomes from proof of concept through production deployment and expansionNavigate federal procurement processes, contract vehicles, partners, and compliance requirements to accelerate adoptionSkills5+ years of closing experience in SLED technology sales, ideally selling developer tools, technical SaaS, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or emerging technologiesA consistent track record of landing new logos, expanding strategic accounts, and exceeding quota through self-sourced pipeline generationProactively build pipeline from scratch through outbound prospecting, account mapping, partner leverage, creative sourcing, and relentless follow-upComfortable navigating complex federal sales cycles and selling to technical and mission-oriented stakeholders — from engineers and program leaders to CISOs, CIOs, and senior executivesUnderstanding, or excited to learn, federal buying motions, procurement processes, security expectations, and partner ecosystemsAn analytical approach to understanding customer needs combined with creative, tactical follow-through to advance opportunitiesExcellent communicator who can build trust across all levels of an organizationPassionate about AI and excited by the idea that transforming how software gets written is one of the most important problems to work on right nowCompany OverviewCursor is a coding agent for building ambitious software. Our goal is to help you engineer anything. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://cursor.com.