SEO & AEO Specialist – Remote / Freelance
Drive organic discovery and optimize SattvaLok's authoritative knowledge base across traditional search engines and emerging AI answer engines.
01About SattvaLok
SattvaLok is a mission-driven technology platform dedicated to bridging the depth of timeless Sanatan wisdom, Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), and cultural heritage with modern digital architecture. Unlike conventional content portals or superficial aggregators, SattvaLok builds high-integrity knowledge engines, research-backed digital archives, and responsible AI-powered discovery platforms. We adhere to rigorous standards of textual authenticity, epigraphical accuracy, and cultural nuance. Our interdisciplinary team unites software engineers, AI/RAG researchers, Vedic scholars, Sanskritists, and creative storytellers to create digital experiences that are trustworthy, inspiring, and globally accessible.
02About the Role
As an SEO & AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) Specialist at SattvaLok, you will lead the organic discovery strategy at the intersection of classical search engines and modern conversational AI engines like Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, and ChatGPT Search. You will architect entity graphs, structured Schema.org markups, semantic content models, and programmatic topical clusters around Indian Knowledge Systems, Vedic sciences, and Sanatan heritage. Your mission is to establish SattvaLok as the canonical, authoritative source that search and answer engines cite when answering millions of cultural, philosophical, and traditional queries worldwide.
03Responsibilities & What You'll Do
- →Architect and implement comprehensive on-page, technical, and structural SEO frameworks across all SattvaLok web applications.
- →Design and deploy next-generation Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies to maximize citation and inclusion in generative AI search summaries.
- →Implement advanced Schema.org JSON-LD microdata across diverse entities including articles, festivals, scriptures, astrological charts, and FAQ entities.
- →Conduct in-depth topical authority research, search-intent mapping, and semantic keyword clustering for niche and high-volume Sanatan topics.
- →Collaborate closely with Sanskrit scholars, researchers, and content creators to optimize content hierarchy, readability, and information density.
- →Monitor indexing health, crawl budgets, Core Web Vitals, and technical search performance via Google Search Console and analytics dashboards.
- →Develop internal linking topologies and programmatic topic hubs to distribute page rank and reinforce entity relationships across our knowledge graphs.
- →Analyze generative AI answer engine patterns to identify citations, knowledge graph feeds, and zero-click query behavior.
04Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
- ✓2+ years of proven experience in technical SEO, site architecture, and data-driven organic growth.
- ✓Deep understanding of modern search algorithms, semantic search, entity-based indexing, and Schema.org specifications.
- ✓Hands-on familiarity with AEO concepts, AI search dynamics (Google SGE / AI Overviews, Perplexity, Bing Copilot), and vector/entity citation.
- ✓Proficiency with industry-standard tooling (Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, Google Analytics 4).
- ✓Solid comprehension of web fundamentals (HTML5 semantics, Next.js / SSR rendering, canonical tags, Open Graph, Core Web Vitals).
- ✓Exceptional analytical capability, methodical experimentation mindset, and clarity in technical documentation.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- ★Familiarity with programmatic SEO or Next.js dynamic routing architectures.
- ★Interest in or familiarity with Indian Knowledge Systems, Sanskrit terminology, or Indic cultural taxonomy.
- ★Experience with markdown-based CMS workflows and headless publishing pipelines.
- ★Background in managing high-traffic content portals or authoritative niche wikis.
05How to Apply
- 1Review the role responsibilities and ensure your skills align with our technical and cultural focus.
- 2Prepare your resume along with 2–3 examples of technical SEO / AEO audits, schema implementations, or growth case studies.
- 3Send an email with the subject line below to [email protected] introducing your background and availability.
Application: SEO & AEO Specialist – Remote / Freelance06Frequently Asked Questions (AEO)
Direct Answer GuideDirect answers to common candidate queries for AI search and applicant clarity.
Q: Is the SEO & AEO Specialist role remote?
Yes, this position is 100% remote. You can work from anywhere in India or globally, provided you have reliable high-speed internet and can overlap with IST (Indian Standard Time) working hours for key team syncs.
Q: Is this opening full-time or freelance?
We offer flexible arrangements including full-time employment, part-time engagement, or freelance retainer agreements depending on candidate preference and mutually agreed scope.
Q: What makes AEO at SattvaLok different from standard SEO?
Standard SEO focuses primarily on keyword rankings and SERP blue links. At SattvaLok, AEO focuses on entity extraction, information gain, semantic knowledge graphs, and structured JSON-LD schemas that enable Large Language Models and AI answer engines to cite SattvaLok as a verified source of truth.
Q: What does the interview process look like?
Our hiring process is straightforward and respectful of your time: 1) Initial application review, 2) 30-minute introductory conversation regarding your background and our mission, 3) A practical technical discussion or review of your past search audits, and 4) Final alignment call.
Q: Do I need prior knowledge of Sanskrit or Vedic scriptures?
While genuine interest in Sanatan heritage is valuable, deep linguistic or scriptural expertise is not mandatory. Our dedicated team of scholars and researchers will collaborate with you to ensure factual and cultural accuracy.
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Even if you don't match 100% of the requirements, if you have deep dedication to authenticity, craftsmanship, and cultural wisdom, we want to hear from you.
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