SEO Strategist/Growth SEO Lead

ABOUT RETELL AIRetell AI is using first-principles thinking to reimagine the call center with cutting-edge voice AI. Thousands of companies now use 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've scaled to $80M in ARR with a team of 50, up from $5M at the start of 2025, and are now valued at over $1.5B.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 act as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously executing, monitoring, and improving every customer interaction.We're growing fast and looking for ambitious builders who want to tackle hard technical problems, move quickly, and have a real impact on one of the fastest-growing voice AI companies in the world.Let's build the future together.Recent recognition:No. 1 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area, San Francisco Business Times 2026Top 50 AI Apps, a16z (2025)#3 Fastest-Growing Software Company, G2 Best Software Awards 2026Best Agentic AI Software, G2 Best Software Awards 2026#4 Fastest-Growing Software Vendor, Brex Benchmark 2025Enterprise Tech 30 Class of 2026, Nasdaq & Wing VCTop-Ranked Startup, Lean AI LeaderboardBacked by Y Combinator ABOUT THE ROLERetell AI transforms customer experience with voice AI for enterprises, including customers like CVS/Aetna, American Airlines, Lenovo, and Grab. We have more customer stories than we can tell!We’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 works YOU MIGHT THRIVE IFMust have5+ 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 DETAILS Cash: 170k-230k per yearEquity: Equity ProvidedLocation: Redwood City, CA, USUS 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 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 reimbursement COMPENSATION 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)Hiring Manager Experience Screening (30min)SEO Deep Dive (30 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, creativity