Head of AI Search

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, Deep Crawl, Botify

Analytics & Data:
Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console API, Big Query

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 - $7,000 USD a month

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 Link Graph
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,…