Head of SEO​/AEO

# Head of SEO/AEO## Jobleads-US
** Location**, ,   San Diego, CA, United States
** Job Type
** Full Time
** Date Posted
** February 18, 2026---### Join the Tilt team

At Tilt (formerly Empower), we see a side of people that traditional lenders miss. Our mobile-first products and machine learning-powered credit models look beyond outdated credit scores, using over 250 real-time financial signals to recognize real potential. Named among the next billion-dollar startups, we’re not just changing how people access financial products — we’re creating a new credit system that backs the working, whatever they’re working toward.###

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* The opportunity:

Head of AEO/SEO
** Search is shifting fast — and we’re looking for someone who’s already building for what’s next. As our Head of AEO/SEO, you’ll shape how Tilt shows up in the places people actually search today: AI engines, conversational interfaces, and evolving SERPs. This work sits at the center of how future customers discover, understand, and trust Tilt.###
** How you’ll make an impact
*** Lead the full AEO strategy — defining how Tilt earns visibility and credibility across AI chatbots and answer engines.
* Own our SEO roadmap end to end, ensuring we win the SERPs of today while positioning Tilt to lead the next decade of search.
* Guide the creation and optimization of high-performing content and information architecture, primed for both AI-driven and traditional search.
* Partner with Affiliate Marketing, Brand, and cross-functional teams to secure earned and paid placements that amplify visibility and reinforce trust.
* Build rigorous measurement frameworks that turn insight into action and help us prioritize with clarity.
* Move with speed — testing, learning, and developing automation, data pipelines, and martech to power search campaigns at scale.
* Share progress and perspective with senior leadership, offering sharp insights and forward-looking strategies that help Tilt stay ahead.###
** What success looks like
*** A meaningful lift in Tilt’s visibility across answer engines and priority search queries — both brand and non-brand.
* Sustained growth in high-intent organic traffic to
* Demonstrable increases in organic acquisition for our subscription and card businesses.###
** Why you’re a great fit
*** 5–7 years of proven, measurable SEO leadership across technical, content, and authority pillars.
* Hands-on AEO experience in the last 12–18 months — you understand how AI systems surface answers and how to influence those surfaces.
* A builder’s mindset: you move through ambiguity with ownership, grit, and clarity.
Strong problem-solving instincts — able to decode complex search behavior and turn insight into repeatable playbooks.
* Deep analytical fluency across visibility, ranking, and conversion tools to define and optimize KPIs.
* Exceptional communication skills, translating complexity into crisp direction for partners across marketing, engineering, and copy.###
** Why this role matters
** Tilt is coming off a major rebrand and already scaling fast. This role determines whether we show up in the moments that matter — where future customers search, ask questions, and look for someone to believe in them. AEO/SEO is foundational to our growth, and we intend to lead this space with conviction.###
** What you’ll get at Tilt**
* ** Virtual-first teamwork:
** The Tilt team is collaborating across 14 countries, 12 time zones, and counting. You’ll get started with a WFH office reimbursement.
* ** Competitive pay:
** We’re big on potential, and it’s reflected in our competitive compensation packages and generous equity.
* ** Complete support:
** Find flexible health plans at every premium level, and substantial subsidies that stand up to global standards.
* ** Visibility is yours**:
You can count on direct exposure to our leadership team — we’re a team where good ideas travel quickly.
* ** Paid global onsites**:
Magic happens IRL: we gather twice yearly to reconnect over shared meals or kayaking adventures. (We’ve visited Vail, San Diego, and Mexico City, to name a few.)
* ** Impact is recognized**:
Growth opportunities follow your contributions, not rigid promotion…