AI Engineer (SEO/AIO Automation)

Future; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced AI Automation Specialist to design and deploy AI solutions that enhance SEO. This remote role involves collaborating with various teams to automate workflows and improve content performance using modern AI tools and practices.

Benefits

Uncapped leave

Profit sharing bonuses

Referral rewards

Wellbeing support

Share Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role such as Automation, Software, or Applied AI/ML Engineering.
• Proficient in at least one high-level programming language.

Responsibilities

• Designing and deploying AI-driven automation solutions for SEO.
• Automating tasks such as technical SEO checks and predictive performance analysis.

Skills

Automation

Software Engineering

Applied AI

Communication

Adaptability

Tools

Temporal

n8n

Python

Go

JavaScript

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Future is seeking an experienced AI Automation Specialist. This role is pivotal in designing, building, and deploying applied AI and automation solutions focused on enhancing Future's Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and AI-driven Optimization (AIO), such as AI for content performance and audience insights. You will collaborate with SEO specialists, Data Scientists, Editorial teams, Product Managers, and other stakeholders to identify opportunities.

You will automate tasks such as technical SEO checks, keyword clustering, meta optimization, content briefing, and predictive performance analysis using prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and modern AI infrastructure like vector databases and agents.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering of AI, you will lead the delivery of AI-driven automation projects—from concept to deployment—ensuring scalable systems with CI/CD and automated testing for SEO and content accuracy. This includes automating inefficient SEO and content workflows using tools such as Temporal.io, n8n.io, or custom programming in Python, Go, or TypeScript.

You will work with SEO, Data Science, Editorial, and Engineering teams to integrate AI solutions that meet real-world needs. You will also be an internal advocate and expert for AI in SEO, staying ahead of industry trends, sharing best practices, and supporting knowledge transfer through clear documentation and team engagement.

Experience That Will Put You Ahead Of The Curve

• Experience in a technical role such as Automation, Software, or Applied AI/ML Engineering
• Experience designing and implementing automation for content, data, or SEO using tools like Temporal, n8n, or custom scripts
• Proficient in at least one high-level programming language such as Python, Go, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Practical experience applying LLMs, NLP, and embeddings to real-world problems in content, SEO, or data workflows
• Experience with SEO principles and curiosity about how AI impacts search engine behaviour (AIO)
• Familiar with modern software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, and automated testing
• Clear communicator able to explain AI concepts and collaborate across all teams
• Quick to adapt to new technologies, search trends, and AI developments

What's In It For You

The expected salary range for this role is £40,000 - £60,000.

This is a remote-based role.

• Plus more great perks, including:
• Uncapped leave, trusting you to manage your workload and time
• Profit sharing bonuses when targets are met
• Referral rewards for bringing in new talent
• Wellbeing support via our Colleague Assistant Programmes
• Opportunity to purchase shares through our Share Incentive Plan

Who Are We...

We're Future, a global leader in specialist media with over 3,000 employees across 200+ media brands. We provide trusted, expert content through websites, magazines, events, podcasts, and social spaces, inspiring action online and offline.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for driven individuals to join us!

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe diverse teams foster innovation and better business outcomes.

Learn more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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