Welcome back to our monthly roundup of SEO jobs — and our SEO hiring insights for November 2025.
Last month, we covered the emergence of AI search optimization as a growing requirement for SEO roles — and our November SEO jobs roundup confirms AEO/GEO as a new standard in search careers.
This month’s analysis of open SEO roles across the US and Canada reveals a market in full transformation: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) have shifted from experimental skills to core job requirements, senior-level SEO role compensation remains healthy as organizations seek strategic leaders who can navigate both traditional and AI-powered search, and the remote work pendulum continues its swing back toward hybrid models.
Whether you’re exploring your next SEO career move, hiring for your team, or simply tracking where the SEO industry is headed, this roundup provides a snapshot of the skills, salary ranges, and work arrangements defining search optimization careers right now.
(Scroll to the end for 25 open SEO roles in the US and Canada this month.)
SEO Hiring Insights – November 2025
1. AI search optimization emerges as a dominant SEO skill desired by hiring managers
The November SEO job listings we analyzed reveal an ongoing shift: AI search optimization (AEO/GEO) has moved from a “nice-to-have” to an essential skill.
Over 80% of the SEO postings we looked at this month now explicitly mention expertise in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), or AI search strategies as a desired skill.
Companies are seeking professionals who can optimize for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google’s AI Overviews alongside traditional search engines.
Examples: Notable open roles, like Caterpillar’s “AI SEO / Generative Engine Optimization Specialist” and Manychat’s “AI Search Specialist,” demonstrate that this is no longer a future consideration for SEO careers — it’s an immediate business need. Organizations recognize that visibility in LLM-powered responses and AI-generated answers represents the next frontier of organic discovery.
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2. Senior-level SEO roles command premium compensation with expanded strategic scope
November’s job listings for more senior SEO roles include healthy compensation packages, particularly for strategy-heavy leadership roles in the US.
Among the 25 November SEO job listings below, senior positions are averaging $110k-180k base salary, with some roles reaching even higher (See: Tapestry’s SEO Director role at $180k-$195k, Yelp’s Senior SEO PM at $124k-$269k).
These roles also reflect expanded scope: candidates must demonstrate expertise across technical SEO, content strategy, team leadership, AI optimization, and executive-level communication. The market is rewarding professionals who can bridge technical execution with business strategy, translating SEO performance into revenue impact and educating C-suite stakeholders on the evolving search landscape.
3. Hybrid work models dominate for SEO roles
While remote SEO career opportunities persist (representing about 35% of the 25 November 2025 postings below), hybrid work is the predominant model across our two dozen roles examined this month, with most companies requiring 2-3 days in-office weekly.
Examples: E.L.F. Beauty, Grammarly/Superhuman, Tapestry, and Adobe all specify hybrid arrangements. Interestingly, some companies like Checkr are announcing increased in-office requirements (moving to 3 days/week in January 2026), suggesting a broader industry trend toward more physical collaboration. Fully remote roles like MoneyGram’s Marketing Manager and Yelp’s Senior PM position remain available but emphasize the need for strong written communication and cross-functional collaboration skills to compensate for distributed team dynamics.
Currently Open SEO Job Listings (North America):
US SEO Job Listings, November 2025
Manager, AI Search & SEO – E.L.F. BEAUTY – Oakland, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: $80,000 – $110,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: Oakland, CA
Date Posted: 4 days ago (late October 2025)
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4320036250
SEO Manager – Grammarly (now Superhuman) – San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)
Salary: $118,000 – $163,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Date Posted: Reposted 1 week ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4307065285
Marketing Manager, SEO – MoneyGram – United States (Remote)
Salary: $100,000 – $150,000
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (Virtual – New York listed as primary location)
Date Posted: November 3, 2025
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4311752516
Senior Product Manager, SEO – Yelp – San Francisco, CA (Remote)
Salary: $124,000 – $269,000
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (fully remote, not location-specific)
Date Posted: Reposted 5 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4290923383
Search Engine Optimization Manager – Choice Hotels International – Scottsdale, AZ (On-site)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: On-site
Office Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Date Posted: Reposted 4 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4312367197
AI SEO / Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Specialist – Caterpillar Inc – Chicago, IL (In-Office)
Salary: $106,200 – $165,800
Remote or In-Office?: In-Office (on-site five days a week)
Office Location: Chicago, IL
Date Posted: October 30, 2025
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4314898243
Sr Technical SEO Manager – Adobe – San Jose, CA (In-Office)
Salary: $98,800 – $183,300
Remote or In-Office?: In-Office
Office Location: San Jose, CA
Date Posted: 4 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4333283033
Director, Search (SEO and AEO) – Tapestry – New York, NY (Hybrid)
Salary: $180,000 – $195,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: New York, NY
Date Posted: Reposted 1 week ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4310015904
SEO Strategist – QVC – West Chester, PA (Hybrid)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid (in office ~6 times a month)
Office Location: West Chester, PA
Date Posted: 5 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4324745633
Manager, SEO/AIO – Dyson – Chicago, IL (In-Office)
Salary: $97,600 – $109,800
Remote or In-Office?: In-Office
Office Location: Chicago, IL
Date Posted: Reposted 3 hours ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4304189572
Digital SEO Strategist – JD Finish Line – Boulder, CO (Hybrid)
Salary: $62,000 – $72,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: Boulder, CO
Date Posted: 20 hours ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4320354755
Director, SEO/AEO – Risepoint – United States (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (remote)
Date Posted: 17 hours ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4337403787
Associate Director, Search Engine Optimization – Horizon Media – New York, NY (On-site)
Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
Remote or In-Office?: On-site
Office Location: New York, NY
Date Posted: Reposted 1 day ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4301409394
AI Search Specialist – Manychat – Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: Austin, TX
Date Posted: Reposted 2 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4281855858
SEO & AI Visibility Strategist – Optimal – Austin, TX (Hybrid)
Salary: $70,000 – $100,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Office Location: Austin, TX
Date Posted: 4 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4319925682
SEO & AI Search Manager – Skan AI – United States (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (remote)
Date Posted: 20 hours ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4320484407
Vice President, Paid Media and SEO – Bluehost – United States (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (remote, hub locations: North Bethesda MD, Scottsdale AZ, Minneapolis MN)
Date Posted: 1 day ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4333834925
Generative Engine Optimization Consultant – Right Side Up – United States (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: United States (remote)
Date Posted: 15 hours ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Contract (10-40 hours per week)
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4320545944
Director, SEO + GEO – Walker Sands – Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Salary: $110,000 – $115,000
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid
Office Location: Boston, MA
Date Posted: 6 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4332755361
Senior SEO & AEO Manager – Checkr, Inc. – San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Salary: $146,000 – $172,000 (San Francisco); $123,000 – $145,000 (Denver)
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid (2-3 days in office, increasing to 3 days in January 2026)
Office Location: San Francisco, CA or Denver, CO
Date Posted: 1 week ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4332378102
Canada SEO Job Listings, November 2025
Sr. Product Manager, Organic Growth (SEO/GEO/AEO) – Zapier (Remote)
Salary: CA$170,700 – CA$256,100 (plus equity and bonus)
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: Americas (North, Central, South America)
Date Posted: September 22, 2025 (reposted 1 hour ago)
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4302615444
SEO Content Writer – RBC – Toronto, ON (In-Office)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: In-Office
Office Location: Toronto, ON
Date Posted: October 29, 2025
Full-Time or Contract?: Contract (Fixed Term)
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4332952103
SEO Strategist – Postmedia Network – Toronto, ON (Remote)
Salary: Not listed
Remote or In-Office?: Remote
Office Location: Toronto, ON (remote work)
Date Posted: 3 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Contract (1-Year Maternity Leave Cover)
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4333358095
SEO Manager – Accenture – Montreal, QC (In-Office)
Salary: $91,400 – $209,900 (British Columbia range provided)
Remote or In-Office?: In-Office
Office Location: Montreal, QC
Date Posted: Reposted 6 days ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4301103169
SEO Manager – Sage – Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid)
Salary: C$95,000 – C$115,000 (plus 15% bonus)
Remote or In-Office?: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Office Location: Toronto or Vancouver
Date Posted: 1 week ago
Full-Time or Contract?: Full-Time
Job Listing URL: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4331885726
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