Head of AI Search

Head of AI Search at LinkGraph

LinkGraph is an SEO software company and a full-service digital agency dedicated to engineering products and services that enhance website performance on Google. As a rapidly growing organization, we serve a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 companies to leading Silicon Valley tech startups. We are actively seeking an exceptional Head of AI Search to significantly contribute to our continued growth.

We invite smart, ambitious, and passionate individuals eager to work for a tech company to connect with us. This role is expected to work in the EST timezone.

Role Overview

We are seeking a senior-level SEO leader with profound expertise in technical SEO and AI-driven search systems. The ideal candidate will spearhead strategy, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding results for our enterprise clients. This is a highly client-facing position that combines hands-on execution, strategic leadership, and thought leadership within the rapidly evolving AI search landscape.

You will be responsible for developing advanced SEO strategies, guiding a team of SEO strategists, and serving as a trusted advisor to clients, particularly at the executive level. A crucial aspect of this role is 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 their 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 across platforms like ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and 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 on 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, and 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 - $7,000 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

At LinkGraph, we are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance, innovation, and a collaborative, inclusive culture, regardless of your work location. 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.

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 are proud of the recognition we've received for our growth and commitment to creating a positive, inclusive work environment. Our accolades include Nevada’s Top Workplaces (#1 Small Business), Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards), Top B2B Companies (Clutch), Inc’s On The Rise and Best Places to Work, and Great Place to Work Certified. These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our entire team, and we would love for you to be a part of it!

Key skills/competency

• Technical SEO
• AI Search Optimization
• Enterprise SEO Strategy
• Client Management
• Team Leadership
• Prompt Engineering
• Google SGE
• LLM Optimization
• Structured Data
• Search Engine Algorithms