Cathoven
Senior SEO & Technical Growth Specialist
Cathoven, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
We are hiring a Senior SEO & Technical Growth Specialist to own organic market growth end-to-end. This role combines
SEO strategy, programmatic SEO, content systems, and website conversion . You will be responsible for how users find us, trust us, and convert through organic channels. This is a hands‑on role: you will plan, build, ship, and measure.
Note: This is not a content writing role only, and not a social or paid ads role. It is a technical growth position.
About Cathoven
Cathoven is an AI tutor for language tests. It scores the writing and speaking, finds weak points, and trains to improve the score the fastest.
We are used by language teachers at Columbia, Berkeley, and Cambridge.
QS ranked us as the second-best AI in education project, right after Duolingo.
We are cited in 50+ academic papers.
Key Responsibilities
AI‑Era Growth Strategy:
Own the organic strategy in a search landscape increasingly shaped by AI. You define how we rank and stay visible as search evolves, ensuring traffic turns into sign‑ups and qualified leads.
Programmatic SEO & Architecture:
Design and operate programmatic systems (templates, linking logic, indexation rules) that scale to large page counts while maintaining high quality.
Content Systems & Authority:
Build scalable content systems, not one-off articles. Ensure content reflects real expertise and credibility (E‑E‑A‑T)—critical in the
IELTS/Test Prep
domain.
Technical SEO & Automation:
Identify and remove technical SEO bottlenecks. Improve crawlability, indexation, and structured data through automation to keep our infrastructure future‑proof.
Conversion Ownership:
Own the key landing pages that convert organic traffic. Identify drop‑offs and run simple experiments to optimize the journey from search result to registered user.
✅ Requirements
2+ years
of hands‑on experience in SEO and organic growth systems.
Graduation from a top‑tier university, preferably with a STEM degree.
Experience using AI tools and automation to optimize or scale organic growth workflows.
Strong understanding of web architecture and the ability to bridge the gap between marketing and product.
Expert at using GA4 and Google Search Console to drive decision‑making.
Experience or comfort with scaling content through automation or database‑led workflows.
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently within a fast‑paced startup environment.
Experience with
IELTS, education, or test prep
content is strongly preferred.
This role is a good fit if you
Want ownership and accountability, not a narrow task list
Enjoy building systems that scale
Are comfortable working independently in a startup environment
Love solving technical challenges and automating workflows
This role is not a good fit if you
Only want to write content
Only want to do keyword research
Are looking for a pure social media or paid ads role
Do not understand technical SEO
✨ Perks & Benefits
Work from Anywhere
— we’re a fully remote, global team (4 continents).
⏰ Flexible Hours
— align part of your schedule with the team while keeping flexibility for focused work.
️ Generous Time Off
— 24 days of paid annual leave.
USD‑based Salary
— compensation in USD.
Geographic Eligibility Notice
We are accepting applications from candidates based in the specific locations where this job is posted, as well as from any other country strictly within the
EMEA region . Please note that applications from candidates residing outside the EMEA zone will
not be considered.
*As an international company, we kindly request that you add your English resume/CV to your application.
Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.
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SEO strategy, programmatic SEO, content systems, and website conversion . You will be responsible for how users find us, trust us, and convert through organic channels. This is a hands‑on role: you will plan, build, ship, and measure.
Note: This is not a content writing role only, and not a social or paid ads role. It is a technical growth position.
About Cathoven
Cathoven is an AI tutor for language tests. It scores the writing and speaking, finds weak points, and trains to improve the score the fastest.
We are used by language teachers at Columbia, Berkeley, and Cambridge.
QS ranked us as the second-best AI in education project, right after Duolingo.
We are cited in 50+ academic papers.
Key Responsibilities
AI‑Era Growth Strategy:
Own the organic strategy in a search landscape increasingly shaped by AI. You define how we rank and stay visible as search evolves, ensuring traffic turns into sign‑ups and qualified leads.
Programmatic SEO & Architecture:
Design and operate programmatic systems (templates, linking logic, indexation rules) that scale to large page counts while maintaining high quality.
Content Systems & Authority:
Build scalable content systems, not one-off articles. Ensure content reflects real expertise and credibility (E‑E‑A‑T)—critical in the
IELTS/Test Prep
domain.
Technical SEO & Automation:
Identify and remove technical SEO bottlenecks. Improve crawlability, indexation, and structured data through automation to keep our infrastructure future‑proof.
Conversion Ownership:
Own the key landing pages that convert organic traffic. Identify drop‑offs and run simple experiments to optimize the journey from search result to registered user.
✅ Requirements
2+ years
of hands‑on experience in SEO and organic growth systems.
Graduation from a top‑tier university, preferably with a STEM degree.
Experience using AI tools and automation to optimize or scale organic growth workflows.
Strong understanding of web architecture and the ability to bridge the gap between marketing and product.
Expert at using GA4 and Google Search Console to drive decision‑making.
Experience or comfort with scaling content through automation or database‑led workflows.
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently within a fast‑paced startup environment.
Experience with
IELTS, education, or test prep
content is strongly preferred.
This role is a good fit if you
Want ownership and accountability, not a narrow task list
Enjoy building systems that scale
Are comfortable working independently in a startup environment
Love solving technical challenges and automating workflows
This role is not a good fit if you
Only want to write content
Only want to do keyword research
Are looking for a pure social media or paid ads role
Do not understand technical SEO
✨ Perks & Benefits
Work from Anywhere
— we’re a fully remote, global team (4 continents).
⏰ Flexible Hours
— align part of your schedule with the team while keeping flexibility for focused work.
️ Generous Time Off
— 24 days of paid annual leave.
USD‑based Salary
— compensation in USD.
Geographic Eligibility Notice
We are accepting applications from candidates based in the specific locations where this job is posted, as well as from any other country strictly within the
EMEA region . Please note that applications from candidates residing outside the EMEA zone will
not be considered.
*As an international company, we kindly request that you add your English resume/CV to your application.
Applicants who do not provide an English resume/CV may not be considered.
#J-18808-Ljbffr