Eric Zakariasson, an engineer at Cursor, said that AI is enabling product managers to build prototypes more easily. Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images A Cursor engineer says AI tools let product managers build prototypes without backend systems. But engineers should set "clear expectations" to improve the workflow, says Eric Zakariasson. His comments come as the role of product managers and engineers shifts in the AI era. While product managers are spinning up prototypes with AI-assisted coding tools, engineers are left to make them production-ready. Eric Zakariasson, an engineer at Cursor who focuses on developer experience and product, said at the AI Engineer Europe 2026 conference in a recording published Tuesday that setting "clear expectations" between engineering and product teams could help smooth workflows. That includes defining "what engineers kind of want from the product organization and what's most helpful for them," he said.…