SEO Strategist/Growth SEO Lead

ABOUT RETELL AIRetell AI is using first principles to reimagine the call center with cutting-edge voice AI.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 $60M ARR with a team of 40 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/5853dt2x#4 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/Enterprise tech 30: https://www.wing.vc/et30/overview 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 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-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)Look for real growth metrics (not vanity work)Evidence of 10x outcomesHiring 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