Department:admin and executive assistancework arrangement:remotejob type:independent contractor, full timework schedule:us time zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)locations:philippines, latam, south africa, kenya, and other remote regions with excellent english communication skillsabout pearl talentpearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the us and eu. Our clients have raised over $5b in aggregate and are backed by companies like openai, a16z, and founders fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the us and eu to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the us.hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for:watch herewhy work with us?At pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary us and eu founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.role overviewthe seo specialist develops and executes search engine optimization strategies that drive sustainable organic traffic growth and improve online visibility. This role spans technical seo, on-page optimization, content strategy, and link building—requiring both strategic planning and hands-on execution.you will own seo initiatives end-to-end, from audits and keyword research to implementation and performance analysis. This role is ideal for analytical seo professionals who enjoy solving technical challenges, staying ahead of search evolution, and translating data into measurable growth.your impactyour work increases qualified organic traffic while lowering customer acquisition costs. By improving rankings for high-intent keywords and optimizing site performance, you help generate consistent leads and revenue. Your data-driven insights inform broader marketing strategy and establish long-term search visibility.core responsibilitiesseo strategy & keyword research — 25%develop seo strategies aligned with growth objectivesconduct keyword research and intent analysis to identify opportunitiesanalyze competitors and map keywords to funnel stagescreate seo briefs and content roadmapsmonitor algorithm updates and adapt strategies accordinglytechnical seo & site optimization — 25%conduct technical audits to identify crawl, indexation, and performance issuesoptimize site speed, core web vitals, and mobile usabilityimplement structured data, sitemaps, and canonicalizationcollaborate with developers to deploy technical fixesimprove internal linking and site architectureon-page seo & content optimization — 20%optimize existing content for target keywords and search intentimprove meta titles, descriptions, headers, and page structureidentify content gaps and optimization opportunitiessupport featured snippet and serp feature optimizationguide content teams on seo best practiceslink building & outreach — 15%identify and secure high-quality backlink opportunitiesexecute outreach campaigns and manage link acquisitionmonitor backlink quality and address toxic linksconduct competitor backlink analysis to uncover opportunitiesanalytics, reporting & performance tracking — 10%track organic traffic, rankings, and conversionsbuild reports and dashboards with actionable insightsanalyze user behavior to inform optimization decisionsmonitor competitive and market trendsemerging seo & ai integration — 5%stay current on ai-driven search changes and new seo approachestest emerging strategies for answer engines and generative searchintegrate ai tools into research, optimization, and reporting workflowsrequirementsmust-haves (required)1–3+ years of hands-on seo experienceproven success improving organic traffic and rankingsexperience across technical seo, on-page optimization, and content strategystrong analytical skills and data-driven decision-makingproficiency with seo and google analytics toolsexcellent written and verbal english communicationability to manage multiple priorities in a remote environmentnice-to-haves (preferred)agency or multi-client seo experienceexperience with e-commerce, b2b, or saas seoknowledge of international or programmatic seofamiliarity with ai-driven search optimizationexperience collaborating with developers and content teamstools proficiencymust-haves (required)seo tools (ahrefs, semrush, moz, or equivalent)google analytics (ga4)google search consoletechnical audit tools (e.g., screaming frog)google sheets or excelnice-to-haves (preferred)rank tracking and competitor analysis toolspage speed and technical testing toolscontent optimization platformsoutreach and link building toolsproject management and collaboration toolsbenefitscompetitive salary:based on experience and skillsremote work:fully remote — work from anywheregenerous pto:in accordance with company policydirect mentorship:access to global industry leaderslearning & development:continuous growth resourcesglobal networking:work with international teamshealth coverage (philippines only):hmo after 3 months (full-time)our recruitment processapplicationskills assessmentinitial screeningtop-grading interviewclient matchingjob offeronboardingready to join pearl talent?If you're a driven professional ready to work with exceptional founders building the next generation of world-class companies, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to unlock opportunities where your growth, impact, and success are our top priorities.