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The simple task of buying software, services, or tools at work has become hopelessly complicated at even the most innovative companies in the world. Today, enterprises spend $120T+ per year globally (>30 times larger than annual consumer e-commerce spend) and rely on vendors more than ever before to run their businesses.
Our cofounders started Zip in 2020 to address this seemingly intractable problem with a purpose-built procurement platform that provides a simple, consumer-grade user experience. Within the last 4 years, Zip has created a new category and developed the leading solution in this $50B+ TAM space. Today, the worlds leading companies like OpenAI, Snowflake, Anthropic, Coinbase, and Prudential rely on Zip to manage billions of dollars in spend.
We have a world-class team coming from category-defining companies like Airbnb, Meta, Stripe, Salesforce, Apple, and Google. With a $2.2 billion valuation and $370 million in funding from Y Combinator, Tiger Global, BOND, DST Global, and CRV, were focused on developing cutting-edge technology, expanding into new global markets, andabove alldriving incredible value for our customers. Join us!
** We are open to hiring this person in our San Francisco or New York offices, as well as remote in the US. **
Zip is seeking a strategic, data-driven AI Search & SEO Manager to lead our evolution from traditional search optimization to a future-forward model that includes generative and conversational AI discovery. This role is equal parts builder and innovator, responsible for scaling our organic visibility across Google, LinkedIn, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and beyond.
Youll shape Zips SEO + AIO roadmap, work closely with content, product marketing, and web development teams, and bring creative strategies to life that drive qualified pipeline and brand authority.
What Youll Do
Own and evolve Zips organic search strategy, including traditional SEO and AI-powered discovery
Build and prioritize a quarterly SEO + AIO roadmap across site structure, internal linking, schema, Core Web Vitals, and semantic search
Lead keyword, intent, and entity analysis, partnering with our content team to develop high-impact content briefs
Develop strategies to increase Zips visibility across AI platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity)
Drive initiatives to produce engaging SEO and AIO-optimized content across Zips owned channels
Collaborate with marketing, design, and product teams to optimize campaign landing pages and blog content
Monitor search performance and report on rankings, traffic, and conversions using tools like GA4, GSC, and Looker
Stay ahead of trends in AI search behavior, algorithmic shifts, and evolving SERP features
Experiment with tools and frameworks to optimize Zips content for LLMs, semantic relevance, and conversational prompts
What Youll Bring
5 years of experience in SEO, content optimization, or technical marketing
Deep understanding of on-page, off-page, and technical SEO best practices
Familiarity with emerging AI platforms and their role in shaping discovery (e.g., optimizing for LLM-generated results)
Strong proficiency in SEO tools like Google Search Console, GA4, Ahrefs, or Semrush
Ability to derive insights from data and translate them into clear, actionable recommendations
Cross-functional collaboration skills with content, design, and engineering teams
Nice-to-Haves
Experience optimizing for AI-first discovery engines
Familiarity with natural language processing, semantic search, and schema-driven content
Knowledge of prompt engineering or LLM training concepts
The base salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000 , depending on experience and location. In addition to base pay, Zip offers equity, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and flexible hybrid work.
Perks & Benefits At Zip, were committed to providing our employees with everything they need to do their best work.
Start-up equity
Full health, vision & dental coverage
? Catered lunches & dinners for SF employees
Commuter benefit
Team building events & happy hours
Flexible PTO
Apple equipment plus home office budget
401k plan
We're looking to hire Zipsters and that means hiring people who take ownership, communicate openly, have an underdog mindset, and are excited to increase the pace of innovation for every business in the world. We encourage all candidates to apply even if your experience doesn't exactly match up to our job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workspace where everyone (regardless of age, religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and more) feels like they belong. We look forward to hearing from you!
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In Summary: Zip is seeking a strategic, data-driven AI Search & SEO Manager to lead our evolution from traditional search optimization to a future-forward model that includes generative and conversational AI discovery . This role is equal parts builder and innovator, responsible for scaling our organic visibility across Google, LinkedIn, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and beyond . The base salary range for this role is $120,000-$140,000 . Zip offers equity, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and flexible hybrid work .
En Español: La simple tarea de comprar software, servicios o herramientas en el trabajo se ha vuelto desesperadamente complicada incluso para las compañías más innovadoras del mundo. Hoy en día, las empresas gastan $ 120T + al año a nivel mundial (> 30 veces mayor que el gasto anual de comercio electrónico del consumidor) y dependen de los proveedores más que nunca para administrar sus negocios. Nuestros cofundadores comenzaron Zip en 2020 para abordar este problema aparentemente intratable con una plataforma de adquisición construida específicamente para proporcionar una experiencia de usuario sencilla y de grado de consumo. Este papel es igual de creador e innovador, responsable de ampliar nuestra visibilidad orgánica en Google, LinkedIn, Perplexity, ChatGPT y más allá. Formará la hoja de ruta Zips SEO + AIO, trabajará estrechamente con los equipos de contenido, marketing de productos y desarrollo web, y dará vida a estrategias creativas que impulsan una tubería calificada y autoridad de marca. Crear y priorizar una hoja de ruta trimestral SEO + AIO a través de la estructura del sitio, los enlaces internos, el esquema, Core Web Vitals y la búsqueda semántica Conduce palabras clave, intenciones y análisis de entidades, asociándose con nuestro equipo de contenido para desarrollar breves contenidos de alto impacto Desarrolle estrategias para aumentar la visibilidad de Zips en plataformas de IA (por ejemplo, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity) Implemente iniciativas para producir contenido optimizado por SEO y AI en todos los canales propiedad de ZIPS Colaborar con equipos de marketing, diseño y productos para optimizar las páginas de destino y los blogs. Además del salario básico, Zip ofrece equidad, beneficios integrales, tiempo libre remunerado y trabajo híbrido flexible. Perks & Benefits At Zip, se comprometió a proporcionar a nuestros empleados todo lo que necesitan para hacer su mejor trabajo. Equidad de inicio Salud completa, visión y cobertura dental ? Almuerzos y cenas alojadas para los empleados SF Beneficios en el transporte Eventos de construcción de equipos y horas felices Equipamiento flexible PTO Apple más presupuesto de oficina en casa plan 401k Buscamos contratar Zipsters y eso significa contratar personas que tomen la propiedad, comunican abiertamente, tienen una mentalidad subyacente y están dispuestos a aumentar el ritmo de innovación para cada negocio en el mundo. ¡Alentamos a todos los candidatos a solicitar incluso si tu experiencia no coincide exactamente con nuestra descripción de empleo! Estamos comprometidos a construir un espacio sexual diverso e inclusivo donde todos (sin importar la edad, religión, etnia, género y orientación sexual) nos sentimos más entusiasmados por escucharte desde #JjDogg-1880-Lrb.