Hi! We’re LinkGraph, an SEO software company (and full-service digital agency) focused on engineering products and services that help websites improve their performance on Google. We are a rapidly growing organization with clients from Fortune 500 companies to leading Silicon Valley tech startups, and we're looking to bring on an amazing Head of AI Search to help us propel our growth.

Check out our careers page here: www.linkgraph.com/careers

If you’re smart, ambitious, and passionate about working for a tech company, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

This role is expected to work in EST.

We are seeking a senior-level SEO leader with deep expertise in technical SEO and AI-driven search systems to lead strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and drive exceptional results for enterprise clients. This is a highly client-facing role that blends hands-on execution, strategic leadership, and thought leadership in the evolving AI search landscape.

You will own advanced SEO strategy development, guide a team of SEO strategists, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients—particularly at the executive level—while staying ahead of algorithm changes and emerging AI search technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Execution

Develop and implement advanced SEO strategies, including AI search optimization and enterprise-scale initiatives
Analyze search engine algorithm updates and assess impact on client performance and strategy
Personally manage and execute strategy for high-value and complex client accounts
Lead competitive analysis and market positioning for client campaigns

AI Search

Design and execute strategies for Google SGE and AI-powered search experiences
Optimize for LLM-driven discovery (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, AI Overviews)
Lead entity SEO, knowledge graph optimization, and semantic search initiatives
Apply AI content quality frameworks and detection best practices
Leverage prompt engineering techniques to improve search visibility

Client Leadership

Join client calls alongside the Customer Success team to present strategy, performance, and recommendations
Confidently communicate with C-suite and senior stakeholders
Proactively address client concerns and reinforce confidence in SEO direction and results

People Leadership

Manage, mentor, and develop SEO team members (3–5+), including weekly 1:1s and strategy reviews
Provide hands-on guidance, feedback, and professional development support
Ensure team output aligns with best practices, internal methodologies, and client goals

Thought Leadership

Contribute to internal and external thought leadership around SEO, AI search, and industry trends
Help shape and evolve company SEO methodologies and best practices

Success Metrics (KPIs)

Overall team performance and development
Client SEO performance and goal attainment
Client retention and satisfaction
Contribution to thought leadership and innovation

Required Skills & Experience

SEO & Technical Expertise

Expert-level technical SEO knowledge, including:
Crawling and indexing
Core Web Vitals and page experience Structured data
Log file analysis
Proven experience with enterprise SEO strategy and large-scale site optimization Deep understanding of modern AI search systems (LLMs, vector databases, semantic search, BERT/MUM)
Strong familiarity with the Search Atlas platform and methodology

Tools & Platforms

SEO Tools: Search Atlas Suite, Screaming Frog, DeepCrawl, Botify
Analytics & Data: Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console API, BigQuery
Testing: A/B testing platforms and statistical significance analysis
Reporting & Dashboards: Looker, Airtable

Leadership & Communication Requirements

Experience managing SEO teams of 3–5+ people
Strong client-facing presentation and communication skills
Comfort engaging with executive and C-suite stakeholders
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

Benefits

15 Days PTO + Christmas Day + New Years Day paid off

Salary

$5,000 - $7000 USD a month

Our Recruitment Process

Initial screening call with our recruitment team
Technical assessment to showcase your skills (if applicable)
Final interview with our Hiring Manager
Offer extended

Life at LinkGraph

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture - no matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events, and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice. We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success, ensuring that remote work doesn’t mean disconnected work.

Here’s a Look Into Our Core Values

Collaborative & Engaged: We’re a tight-knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge.
Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards, always raising the bar.
Self-Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem-solve independently.
Innovative: We embrace change, experiment, and think outside the box.
Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve.

Why Join Us?

We’re Proud Of The Recognition We’ve Received For Our Growth And Commitment To Creating a Positive, Inclusive Work Environment. Here Are Just a Few Of The Accolades That Highlight Our Success And Culture

Nevada’s Top Workplaces - #1 Small Business (Under 150 Employees), Best New Ideas
Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)
Top B2B Companies (Clutch)
Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)
Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

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