Senior Manager Of AEO & SEO (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Manager Of AEO & SEO (AI): Lead the strategy, evolution, and execution of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), AI Optimization (AIO), and SEO for hirify.global’s marketing website with an accent on AI-driven search visibility, authority, and influence. Focus on designing multi-quarter roadmaps, running experiments, and leading cross-functional teams to drive measurable impact on traffic, engagement, conversions, and revenue.

Location: Must be based in the United States in a state where hirify.global is registered to do business, specifically New York

Salary: $170,000 - $230,000

Company

hirify.global is a leading digital experience platform blending composability with native AI capabilities to enable dynamic personalization and automated content delivery for over 4,200 organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Own and execute a multi-quarter roadmap for GEO, AEO, AI discovery, and traditional SEO initiatives with clear priorities and success metrics.
• Lead performance measurement and analysis focusing on AI visibility, citations, authority, and downstream business impact.
• Design and run experiments to refine strategy and share insights with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Establish best practices for content creation, structuring, and optimization to maximize AI-generated response visibility.
• Manage search and discovery tooling strategy and collaborate with web and product teams to improve AI content interpretation.
• Lead and manage agencies, contractors, and full-time employees supporting search and discovery initiatives.

Requirements

• Must have 10+ years of experience in search with deep expertise in SEO and AI-driven discovery models including GEO, AEO, and AIO.
• Proven ability to lead strategic programs and translate complex systems into measurable outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in experimentation and data-driven decision making.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and communicating complex AI concepts to senior stakeholders.
• Technical fluency in modern web and content systems including CMS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Must be located in the United States in a state where hirify.global is registered to do business.

Nice to have

• Experience optimizing content for LLMs, answer engines, or AI-powered discovery platforms.
• Background in content strategy, information architecture, or structured content design.
• Experience influencing product or platform roadmaps without direct ownership.
• Public thought leadership through writing, speaking, or industry contributions.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare covering 100% of employee premiums and 85% for dependents.
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, compassion, education, and volunteer days.
• Company-paid parental leave and fertility/family building benefits.
• Annual education budget and wellbeing stipend for physical, financial, or emotional health.
• Monthly communication stipend and phone hardware upgrade reimbursement.
• New hire office equipment stipend for hybrid or distributed employees.