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 search
- AI-native surfaces (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)
- Programmatic and product-driven SEO
This 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-end- Define how Retell wins across search and AI discovery channels
Build content as "source of truth"- Create and maintain core content pillars that dominate key topics
- Ensure consistency across docs, blog, landing pages, and product
Design scalable growth systems- Build programmatic SEO and repeatable content loops
- Turn one idea into hundreds or thousands of high-quality pages
Leverage AI deeply- Use AI to generate, maintain, and evolve content
- Build workflows that keep content fresh and accurate over time
Own technical SEO and on-page optimization- Improve site architecture, indexing, crawlability, and performance
- Continuously optimize pages for both ranking and conversion
Partner with product and engineering- Embed SEO into product surfaces and user workflows
- Influence how the product itself generates organic growth
Experiment aggressively- Test unconventional ideas
- Move fast, learn fast, and double down on what works
YOU MIGHT THRIVE IFMust have- 5+ years of experience in SEO or growth roles
- Proven track record of driving 10x+ growth through SEO
- Strong experience with technical SEO and on-page optimization
- Hands-on execution, you don't just plan, you ship
- Experience using AI tools to scale content and workflows
Nice to have- Experience with programmatic SEO
- Experience optimizing for AI-native search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, etc.)
- Background in SaaS, developer tools, or technical products
- Startup experience or working in fast-moving environments
JOB DETAILS - Cash: 170k-230k per year
- Equity: Equity Provided
- Location: Redwood City, CA, US
- US Visas: Retell 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.
OTHER BENEFITS- 100% 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 reimbursement
COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY- Best 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 PROCESS- Resume Screening (15 min)
- Look for real growth metrics (not vanity work)
- Evidence of 10x outcomes
- Hiring Manager Experience Screening (30min)
- SEO Deep Dive (30 min)
- Walk through past projects
- What worked, what didn't, why
- Identify true ownership vs surface-level involvement
- Onsite (2-3 hours)
- Live Strategy Exercise
- "How would you grow Retell from X 1 Y using SEO?"
- Evaluate thinking in systems, prioritization, creativity
