Cursor's final round: two-day paid work trial decides hire
dhruv2038 · x · 2026-08-21
Cursor's final interview round is unconventional: a two-day work trial. Candidates are given a desk, a set-up Mac, and real project options to build and demo within a day. The process includes 4-6 meals with the team. While not scalable, this work trial approach is cited as providing the strongest signal for technical proficiency and culture fit.
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