Head of Search & AI Visibility
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Search & AI Visibility based in the United States.
This executive-level role offers the opportunity to define how a global technology brand is discovered across traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered platforms.
You will lead the evolution of search strategy by combining technical SEO, AI visibility, content architecture, and data-driven measurement.
The position focuses on building scalable systems that improve digital discoverability, competitive positioning, and business impact.
You will partner with marketing, product, engineering, and leadership teams to establish new standards for how brands appear across evolving search experiences.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who understands both established SEO practices and the rapidly changing AI search landscape.
This role provides the opportunity to shape a forward-looking discipline and create measurable visibility improvements at enterprise scale.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Head of Search & AI Visibility based in the United States.
This executive-level role offers the opportunity to define how a global technology brand is discovered across traditional search engines and emerging AI-powered platforms.
You will lead the evolution of search strategy by combining technical SEO, AI visibility, content architecture, and data-driven measurement.
The position focuses on building scalable systems that improve digital discoverability, competitive positioning, and business impact.
You will partner with marketing, product, engineering, and leadership teams to establish new standards for how brands appear across evolving search experiences.
The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who understands both established SEO practices and the rapidly changing AI search landscape.
This role provides the opportunity to shape a forward-looking discipline and create measurable visibility improvements at enterprise scale.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the technical SEO strategy and roadmap, including site architecture, crawlability, indexation, structured data, and organic search performance.
- Build and execute AI search visibility strategies that improve presence across generative AI platforms and answer engines.
- Develop frameworks, tools, and processes to measure visibility across traditional search and AI-powered discovery channels.
- Establish and track emerging performance metrics, including share-of-answer, competitive visibility, and AI citation influence.
- Create executive-level reporting that connects search performance, AI visibility, pipeline contribution, and revenue impact.
- Partner with Web, Growth Marketing, Brand, Content, Product Marketing, and Engineering teams to align search strategy with broader business objectives.
- Define content architecture and governance standards that improve consistency, scalability, and discoverability.
- Lead engineering-adjacent initiatives related to technical optimization, structured data implementation, and platform improvements.
- Evaluate new AI search trends, technologies, and tools to maintain a competitive advantage.
- Mentor and guide teams while establishing best practices for enterprise-level search optimization.
- Proven experience leading technical SEO programs at scale, including site architecture, schema implementation, crawl optimization, and organic growth strategies.
- Experience building or scaling AI search and answer-engine visibility programs using specialized platforms or equivalent solutions.
- Strong understanding of emerging AI search technologies, generative AI platforms, and citation visibility strategies.
- Ability to define, implement, and communicate new performance metrics such as share-of-answer alongside traditional SEO indicators.
- Experience partnering with engineering teams on technical search initiatives and platform improvements.
- Strong background in B2B SaaS, enterprise technology, or similarly complex digital environments.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate search strategy, performance insights, and recommendations to executive audiences.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to connect digital visibility efforts to business outcomes.
- Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving marketing, content, product, and technical teams.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to adapt quickly to evolving search and AI landscapes.
- Competitive compensation range of $126,500–$276,700 annually, depending on qualifications, experience, location, and other factors.
- Total compensation package that may include base salary, bonus opportunities, and equity value.
- Remote work flexibility through a structured remote and hybrid working approach.
- Comprehensive benefits designed to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.
- Programs supporting work-life balance and meaningful community engagement.
- Opportunities for professional growth, career advancement, and skill development.
- Collaborative, innovation-focused environment working on large-scale technology solutions.
- Opportunity to shape the future of search visibility in an evolving AI-driven digital landscape.
The Head of Search & AI Visibility will own the overall strategy, infrastructure, and measurement framework that drives discoverability across search platforms and AI-powered answer engines. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and cross-functional leadership to establish scalable practices and measurable business outcomes.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced search and digital visibility leader with a strong background in technical SEO, AI-powered search optimization, and enterprise technology environments. They should be comfortable influencing executive stakeholders while translating complex technical concepts into measurable business strategies.