Full Time
N/A
40
Jan 13, 2026
We are a U.S.-based digital marketing firm working exclusively with top graduate and professional education programs (law, engineering, business). We are hiring an AI Search & Structured Data Engineer to support advanced Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) initiatives.
This is a deep technical role focused on how AI systems interpret, retrieve, and cite web content—not traditional SEO, content writing, or link building.
You will work directly with a U.S.-based strategy and AI search team on entity architecture, structured data systems, and machine-readable optimization for high-authority academic programs.
What You’ll Work On
Designing and implementing JSON-LD / schema markup at scale
Structuring content so LLMs and AI search engines (Google AI Mode, ChatGPT, Perplexity) correctly understand and reference programs
Building entity-based representations for degrees, concentrations, outcomes, audiences, and credentials
Auditing websites for AI-visibility and machine-readability gaps
Implementing schema within WordPress themes, templates, or CMS code
Testing, validating, and iterating structured data based on AI search behavior
Supporting reporting on AI visibility and citation readiness (not rankings)
Core Responsibilities
Implement and maintain advanced schema types, including:
EducationalOrganization
Course / EducationalProgram
Organization
WebPage
FAQPage
Article
BreadcrumbList
Ensure clean content hierarchy, semantic structure, and entity clarity
Deploy schema via:
WordPress templates
Custom code
Plugins (when appropriate)
Validate and test structured data using Google and third-party tools
Collaborate closely with strategy and content teams to translate intent ? technical execution
Required Skills
Hands-on experience with structured data / JSON-LD
Strong understanding of how search engines and AI systems ingest content
WordPress development experience (themes, templates, custom code)
HTML / CSS (JavaScript strongly preferred)
Experience with Google Search Console and SEO auditing tools
Comfort working with technical documentation and specifications
High attention to detail and precision
Nice to Have (Not Required)
Experience with entity modeling or knowledge graphs
Familiarity with LLMs, embeddings, or AI search systems
Python or JavaScript for automation or data processing
Experience working on large, multi-page, authoritative websites
Interest in how AI-generated answers are sourced and cited
Hours & Schedule
Part-time to start: 10–20 hours per week
Opportunity to expand hours based on performance
Long-term role with growing responsibility
How to Apply
Please include:
A brief description of your structured data / schema experience
At least one example URL where you implemented JSON-LD or entity-based schema
Confirmation that you can edit WordPress templates or custom code