Organic Search Marketer - SEO/AEO

About the role

In this role, you will take charge of product-level SEO and AI search strategies at Mercury. You will leverage performance data and audience insights to identify opportunities and enhance visibility for their products. Your work will involve collaborating with various teams, including Social, Product, and Engineering.

Success in this position means effectively building systems and workflows that improve the consistency and impact of Mercury's SEO and AEO efforts. You will also be responsible for the technical SEO/AEO roadmap, ensuring that it aligns with the company's broader objectives and audience needs.

The salary range for this role is between $115,700 and $144,600, depending on location and experience.

Skills that matter here

• SEO: This role requires deep technical fluency in SEO to enhance product visibility.
• AEO: Experience in AEO is crucial for developing strategies that respond to AI-driven search.
• AI: Familiarity with AI agents and automation tools will be essential for optimizing search strategies.
• data analysis: Strong data-informed judgment is necessary to prioritize SEO and AEO opportunities.
• content strategy: You will need to create a content strategy that resonates with audience needs and search trends.

Who this role suits

• A candidate who thrives in this role is self-directed and proactive in their approach.
• They possess a strong analytical mindset and are comfortable working independently.
• They have a solid background in SEO and AEO, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality work.
• They value collaboration and can effectively partner with cross-functional teams.

From the employer

• Own product-level SEO and AI Search strategies, using performance data, competitor deep dives, and audience insights to prioritize opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Social, Product, Product Marketing, Engineering, and Community teams.
• Own the technical SEO/AEO roadmap for Mercury.com, working closely with Engineering.
• Build repeatable systems, AI workflows, and guidelines that increase the consistency, efficiency, and impact of Mercury’s SEO and AEO efforts.
• Identify and scope high-value tools, templates, calculators, downloadable PDFs, and other multi-format assets.

• 5+ years of SEO experience, with 2-3 years focused on AEO.
• Deep technical fluency paired with a clear grasp of how LLMs interpret and weight content.
• A track record of turning strategy into shipped, high-quality work independently.
• Hands-on experience with AI agents and automation tools.
• Sharp, data-informed judgment for knowing what to prioritize.

• Competitive base salary and equity (stock options/RSUs).
• Salary ranges for US employees in major cities: $128,600 - $144,600.
• Salary ranges for US employees outside major cities: $115,700 - $130,100.
• Salary ranges for Canadian employees: 121,500 CAD - 136,700 CAD.
• Commitment to diversity & belonging and Equal Employment Opportunity.