Responsibilities

• Own Harness’s organic discoverability strategy across traditional search engines and AI-driven answer engines (e.g. Google AIO, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude).
• Define and evolve an AEO / AEO strategy focused on entity authority, structured content, use-case clarity, and off-site citations optimized for LLM citation and summarization.
• Partner with Product Marketing and Content to ensure product positioning, narratives, and use cases are reflected in search- and AI-readable site architecture.
• Lead keyword strategy, content gap analysis, and competitive audits with emphasis on intent, topics, and entities over keyword volume.
• Establish standards for technical SEO, structured data, internal linking, and content templates that scale across modules and solutions.
• Own performance measurement across classic SEO metrics and indicators of AI discoverability (citations, visibility, zero-click exposure).
• Manage and direct external SEO / AEO agencies or vendors, setting strategy, reviewing output, and holding them accountable to performance outcomes.
• Own the end-to-end web strategy for Harness.com, aligning site architecture, content, and UX with business goals (pipeline, product adoption, brand).
• Act as the primary owner of the website roadmap, balancing strategic initiatives with ongoing production needs.
• Continuously evolve the website to reflect product launches, positioning updates, and market trends.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in SEO in a B2B SaaS or tech environment
• Experience owning web and organic growth strategy through influence, prioritization, and vendor management, not just hands-on execution
• Proven experience owning and operating a high-traffic, high-impact website
• Strong hands-on SEO expertise (technical, on-page, and content)
• Strong understanding of B2B buyer journeys and how websites support demand generation
• A proactive operator who sees problems, proposes solutions, and drives them to completion

Preferred

• Experience in DevOps, cloud, or developer-focused products
• Familiarity with marketing automation, personalization, or experimentation tools
• Experience partnering with global teams and supporting international sites
• Basic HTML/CSS knowledge or comfort working closely with developers

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Time Off and Parental Leave
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual social and team building events
• Monthly internet reimbursement