SEO & AEO Manager

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

401k contributions

Bi-annual reviews

Gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. seeks a results-driven SEO & AI Search Optimization Manager to lead organic strategy across corporate sites and Shopify storefronts. You will drive traffic, acquisition, and DTC revenue with technical SEO, content optimization, and AI-driven discovery.

Ideal candidates have strong Shopify optimization experience, analytics skills, and a track record of growing organic revenue. The role collaborates with web, content, merchandising, and marketing teams to boost product

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated SEO experience with proven growth for ecommerce/DTC brands.
• AEO/LLM expertise: optimizing content for AI-driven discovery and retrieval.
• Deep technical SEO: schema markup, site speed, crawl budget, URL structure.
• E-commerce acumen in consumer electronics/tech hardware buyer journeys.
• Ability to translate technical search requirements into business priorities for teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the organic search roadmap across core site architecture and Shopify storefronts.
• Develop and implement an AI Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO) strategy for brand authority and recommendations.
• Optimize Shopify performance, taxonomy, PDPs, structured data, and canonical tags.
• Maintain technical site health: crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, mobile performance.
• Define KPIs and dashboards linking organic traffic and AI citations to revenue.

Skills

SEO strategy

AEO/LLM optimization

Technical SEO

Cross-functional leadership

E-commerce optimization

Tools

Google Search Console

SEMrush

Ahrefs

Botify

Job description

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology.

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim toassistour clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle.

Overview

We are seeking a results-driven SEO & AI Search Optimization Manager to lead TP-Link’s organic search strategy across its corporate websites and Shopify e-commerce storefronts. This role will be responsible for driving organic traffic, customer acquisition, and direct-to-consumer revenue through a combination of technical SEO, content optimization, e-commerce best practices, and emerging AI Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies.

The ideal candidate brings experience in technical SEO, Shopify optimization, and search analytics, along with a strong understanding of how AI-powered platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews surface and recommend content. Working cross-functionally with web development, content, merchandising, and marketing teams, they will optimize site performance, improve search visibility, enhance product discoverability, and establish TP-Link as a trusted authority across both traditional search engines and AI-driven discovery channels. Success in this role will be measured by growth in organic revenue, search rankings, AI citations, website performance, and overall customer acquisition.

Responsibilities

1. Holistic SEO & AEO Strategy

Own and execute the organic search roadmap across TP-Link’s core site architecture and Shopify e-commerce storefronts, driving attributable traffic, customer acquisition, and DTC revenue.

Develop and execute an AI Engine Optimization (AEO/GEO) strategy to maximize TP-Link's brand authority, product citations, and recommendations across ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Google AI Overviews.
2. E-Commerce & Shopify Optimization
Optimize Shopify store performance, including collection page taxonomy, product listing pages (PDPs), structured data (Schema markup for hardware specs/pricing), internal linking, and canonical tag structures.
Work with D2C team and Manage Google Merchant Center feed optimization in tandem with SEO to maximize organic product listings and Google Shopping visibility.

3. Technical SEO & Site Health
Maintain technical site health across all domains: monitor crawlability, indexing, Core Web Vitals, site speed, JavaScript rendering, and mobile performance.
Partner closely with IT, Web Development to prioritize technical backlogs and ensure seamless, risk-free migrations, platform updates, and new feature launches.

4. Content & Keyword Discovery
Partner with Creative, Brand, and Content teams to produce, optimize, and structure content specifically formatted for both search crawlers and LLM retrieval systems.
5. Analytics, Measurement & Vendor Management
Define organic KPIs and build reporting dashboards connecting traditional search traffic and LLM citation share directly to revenue and business outcomes.
Evaluate, implement, and manage enterprise SEO tools (Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Botify) and emerging AEO tracking platforms (e.g., Profound).

Requirements

3+ years of dedicated SEO experience with a proven track record of growing organic revenue and traffic for e-commerce/DTC brands (Shopify experience strongly preferred).

Demonstrated AEO/LLM Expertise: Tactical experience optimizing content for AI-driven discovery, understanding how LLMs crawl, index, cite, and surface product recommendations.

Deep Technical SEO Capability: Hands-on mastery of schema markup (Product, FAQ, TechArticle), site speed optimization, structured data, crawl budget management, and URL architecture.

E-Commerce Acumen: Strong understanding of consumer electronics/tech hardware buyer journeys, faceted navigation optimization, and product feed management.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to translate complex technical search requirements into clear business priorities for engineering, merchandising, and marketing teams.

Benefits

Salary range: $100K - $130K annually

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial premium coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.