What are the responsibilities and job description for the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager position at Kandji?
About Kandji
Kandji is the Apple device management and security platform that empowers secure and productive global work. With Kandji, Apple devices transform themselves into enterprise-ready endpoints, with all the right apps, settings, and security systems in place. Through advanced automation and thoughtful experiences, we’re bringing much-needed harmony to the way IT, InfoSec, and Apple device users work today and tomorrow.
Some of the smartest money in tech has partnered with Kandji to realize our vision, including Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, First Round Capital, and Okta Ventures. In July 2024, Kandji raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst, bringing Kandji’s valuation to $850 Million.
Since Kandji’s Series C in 2021, the company has seen a 600% increase in annual recurring revenue, and its customer base has grown nearly 4X across 40 industries. Notable customers include Allbirds, Canva, and Notion, and the company has partnerships with such industry giants as ServiceNow, AWS, and Okta.
Kandji was also named to Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startup List 2023 and recognized as a top venture-backed startup with the potential to reach unicorn status.
The Opportunity
We are excited to be hiring an SEO Manager to drive organic growth, search visibility, and high-intent traffic through strategic search engine optimization. As a key member of the Growth & Experience team, you will own and execute on-page, off-page, and technical SEO initiatives to improve Kandji’s search rankings, content discoverability, and inbound pipeline efficiency.
Reporting directly to the Head of Growth & Experience, you will work closely with Product, Paid Search, Paid Social, Lifecycle, and Product Marketing to align SEO strategies with self-service revenue growth and demand generation efforts. We are looking for a data-driven, technically proficient SEO expert who thrives at the intersection of search visibility, content performance, and conversion optimization.
How you will make a difference day to day:
At Kandji we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.
Kandji is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Kandji is the Apple device management and security platform that empowers secure and productive global work. With Kandji, Apple devices transform themselves into enterprise-ready endpoints, with all the right apps, settings, and security systems in place. Through advanced automation and thoughtful experiences, we’re bringing much-needed harmony to the way IT, InfoSec, and Apple device users work today and tomorrow.
Some of the smartest money in tech has partnered with Kandji to realize our vision, including Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, First Round Capital, and Okta Ventures. In July 2024, Kandji raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst, bringing Kandji’s valuation to $850 Million.
Since Kandji’s Series C in 2021, the company has seen a 600% increase in annual recurring revenue, and its customer base has grown nearly 4X across 40 industries. Notable customers include Allbirds, Canva, and Notion, and the company has partnerships with such industry giants as ServiceNow, AWS, and Okta.
Kandji was also named to Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startup List 2023 and recognized as a top venture-backed startup with the potential to reach unicorn status.
The Opportunity
We are excited to be hiring an SEO Manager to drive organic growth, search visibility, and high-intent traffic through strategic search engine optimization. As a key member of the Growth & Experience team, you will own and execute on-page, off-page, and technical SEO initiatives to improve Kandji’s search rankings, content discoverability, and inbound pipeline efficiency.
Reporting directly to the Head of Growth & Experience, you will work closely with Product, Paid Search, Paid Social, Lifecycle, and Product Marketing to align SEO strategies with self-service revenue growth and demand generation efforts. We are looking for a data-driven, technically proficient SEO expert who thrives at the intersection of search visibility, content performance, and conversion optimization.
How you will make a difference day to day:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive SEO strategy to drive organic traffic, improve keyword rankings, and enhance conversion rates.
- Conduct in-depth keyword research and competitive analysis, identifying high-impact search opportunities for demand generation.
- Optimize on-page SEO elements, including metadata, headers, internal linking, and structured data, to enhance search performance.
- Work cross-functionally with Product, Paid Search, Paid Social, and Lifecycle teams to align SEO efforts with broader growth and self-service monetization strategies.
- Own technical SEO, collaborating with developers to fix site structure issues, improve page speed, enhance crawlability, and resolve indexing challenges.
- Support content marketing efforts, ensuring blog posts, landing pages, and resources are optimized for search intent and high-intent conversions.
- Develop and execute link-building strategies to enhance domain authority and organic rankings.
- Monitor SEO performance metrics, leveraging Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, and Looker to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Stay ahead of search algorithm changes and industry trends, ensuring Kandji’s SEO strategy remains future-proof and AI-adaptive.
- Report on SEO insights and performance to leadership, providing clear recommendations for continuous optimization and growth.
- 5 years of experience in SEO, with a proven track record of improving search rankings and organic traffic in a B2B SaaS environment.
- Strong expertise in technical, on-page, and off-page SEO, including site structure optimization, internal linking, and schema markup.
- Experience with leading SEO tools, such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, or Moz.
- Data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze SEO performance, keyword trends, and content engagement metrics.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Paid Search, Paid Social, Lifecycle, and Content Marketing teams.
- Bias for impact, focusing on SEO initiatives that directly contribute to demand generation and self-service revenue growth.
- Required to work onsite in our Miami (Coral Gables) office 5x a week.
- Experience in international SEO, optimizing for multiple languages and regional search intent.
- Knowledge of AI-driven search trends, including how AI models impact search ranking strategies.
- Experience with programmatic SEO and user-generated content strategies.
- Familiarity with marketing automation platforms like HubSpot or Marketo for integrating SEO insights into lifecycle marketing efforts.
- Understanding of video SEO strategies, optimizing YouTube content and rich media for search discoverability.
- Competitive salary
- 100% individual and dependent medical dental vision coverage
- 401(k) with a 4% company match
- 20 days PTO
- Kandji Wellness Week the first week in July
- Equity for full-time employees
- Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
- Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Modern Health - Mental Health Benefits - Individual and Dependents
- Fertility Benefits
- Working Advantage Employee Discounts
- Free onsite fitness center
- Free parking
- Lunch 5 days/week
- Exciting opportunities for career growth
- An outstanding, inclusive culture
At Kandji we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.
Kandji is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.
