SEO Strategist/Growth SEO Lead
ABOUT RETELL AIRetell AI is using the first principles to reimagine the call center with cutting edge voice AI.Since launching 18 months ago, thousands of companies now utilize Retell's AI voice agents to handle sales, support, and logistics calls that once required large teams of human agents. Backed by Y Combinator, Alt Capital, and other leading investors, we have scaled to $36M ARR with a team of 20 people, up from $5M at the start of 2025.Our vision for 2026 is to build a modern CX platform where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Instead of basic automation that needs constant human tuning, we're creating intelligent AI "workers" that can act as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers — continuously executing, monitoring, and improving customer interactions.We're growing quickly and looking for ambitious builders who want to tackle hard technical problems, move fast, and have real impact at one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups.Let's build the future together.We're a top 50 AI app in a16z list: https://tinyurl.com/5853dt2x4 on Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors of 2025: https://www.brex.com/journal/brex-benchmark-december-2025We're also one of the top ranking startups on: https://leanaileaderboard.com/ABOUT THE ROLEWe're hiring an SEO Strategist to own organic growth end-to-end — from strategy to execution.You will be responsible for building a compounding growth engine across:Google searchAI-native surfaces (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)Programmatic and product-driven SEOThis is a high-ownership role. You won't just optimize pages — you'll design systems, build content moats, and create leverage.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESOwn SEO strategy end-to-endDefine how Retell wins across search and AI discovery channelsBuild content as "source of truth"Create and maintain core content pillars that dominate key topicsEnsure consistency across docs, blog, landing pages, and productDesign scalable growth systemsBuild programmatic SEO and repeatable content loopsTurn one idea into hundreds or thousands of high-quality pagesLeverage AI deeplyUse AI to generate, maintain, and evolve contentBuild workflows that keep content fresh and accurate over timeOwn technical SEO and on-page optimizationImprove site architecture, indexing, crawlability, and performanceContinuously optimize pages for both ranking and conversionPartner with product and engineeringEmbed SEO into product surfaces and user workflowsInfluence how the product itself generates organic growthExperiment aggressivelyTest unconventional ideasMove fast, learn fast, and double down on what worksYOU MIGHT THRIVE IFMust have3+ years of experience in SEO or growth rolesProven track record of driving 10x+ growth through SEOStrong experience with technical SEO and on-page optimizationHands-on execution — you don't just plan, you shipExperience using AI tools to scale content and workflowsNice to haveExperience with programmatic SEOExperience optimizing for AI-native search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)Background in SaaS, developer tools, or technical productsStartup experience or working in fast-moving environmentsJOB DETAILSCash: 120k-160k per yearEquityEquity ProvidedLocationRedwood City, CA, USUS VisasRetell AI is open to sponsoring work authorization for qualified candidates, including H1B/H-1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1 (OPT/CPT), and O-1 visas.If Remote the position will be contract with an hourly rate of: 55-75 hourly with no equityOTHER BENEFITS100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance$70/day DoorDash credit for unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks$200/month wellness reimbursement (gym, fitness classes, etc.)$300/month commuter reimbursement (gas, Caltrain, etc.)$75/month phone bill reimbursement$50/month internet reimbursementCOMPENSATION PHILOSOPHYBest Offer Upfront: Choose from three cash-equity balance options; no negotiation needed.Top 1% Talent: Above-market pay (top 5 percentile) to attract exceptional builders.High Ownership: Small teams, >$1M revenue/employee, and significant equity.Performance-Based: Offers tied to interview performance, not experience or past salaries.INTERVIEW PROCESSResume Screening (15 min)Look for real growth metrics (not vanity work)Evidence of 10x outcomesSEO Deep Dive (45 min)Walk through past projectsWhat worked, what didn't, whyIdentify true ownership vs surface-level involvementOnsite (2–3 hours)Live Strategy Exercise"How would you grow Retell from X ? Y using SEO?"Evaluate thinking in systems, prioritization, creativityJ-18808-Ljbffr