AEO & Inbound Manager, San Francisco

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As AI models become the new entry point for discovery, brands need to know how they are represented and how to influence it. We are hiring an AEO and Inbound Manager to help deepen Profound’s own AI visibility and turn those learnings into playbooks for our customers.

This is a role for someone who wants to be at the forefront of the industry and have ownership over our internal Profound account, working daily to ensure we are the most visible brand in AI search. You will not be starting from scratch, as we already have significant learnings, data, and systems in place to support success.

What you’ll do

• Run and optimize Profound’s internal AEO program, tracking how models surface us and identifying opportunities to improve

• Experiment across AI search surfaces including entity work, structured content, on-site updates, prompt-based tactics, and more

• Produce both short-form and long-form content designed for how people search in an AI-first world

• Turn internal experiments and wins into external-facing playbooks, case studies, and tactical customer content

• Partner with marketing and product teams on landing pages, on-site content, and broader visibility initiatives

• Monitor key shifts in the AI search ecosystem and translate them quickly into actionable insights for the team

• Partner with customer success teams to translate internal wins into broader insights for customers

Who you are

• Mid-career with 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience executing search, content, or growth initiatives

• Fast executor who enjoys running scrappy tests and learning by doing

• Clear writer who can turn ideas into crisp, useful content

• Energized by ambiguity and motivated by seeing work directly impact metrics

• Curious about how AI is reshaping discovery and excited to help build playbooks before the rest of the world catches up

• Comfortable taking ownership and iterating quickly in a fast-paced environment

Location

This is an on-site role based in our SoMa, SF office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

For this role, the expected base salary range is $120,000 to $160,000. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.