Careers
BrightEdge is the on-demand leader for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Management. Our technology infrastructure and metrics-driven approach empower marketers to drive impactful SEO results by taking the guesswork out of SEO. BrightEdge is a fast growing venture backed company working with the most sophisticated SEO managers at leading online companies.
To apply, please email your resume to jobs@brightedge.com.
To apply, please email your resume to jobs@brightedge.com.
ENGINEERING
Software Engineer - Back End (Mid-Level)
Software Engineer - Front End (Mid-Level)
Software Engineer - Back End (Entry-Level)
Software Engineer - Front End (Entry-Level)
QA Engineer
Software Engineer - Front End (Mid-Level)
Software Engineer - Back End (Entry-Level)
Software Engineer - Front End (Entry-Level)
QA Engineer
SALES
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
MARKETING
Software Engineer - Back End (Mid-Level)
DESCRIPTION
We are looking to hire a software engineer who is passionate about building great technology. We are solving some of the hardest challenges in the web today such as handling big data issues with Hadoop, solving elasticity with cloud computing and working with customers that have the biggest brands in the world! We live and breathe the startup culture and look to work with people who are committed to joining a fun but intense culture that strives to build the next great company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the design and development of key back-end components in Java, Python, and PHP
- Develop highly scalable systems using open source technologies like Nutch, Hadoop, HBase, and cloud technologies
- Participate in a fast-paced, iterative development methodology (SCRUM)
- Be ready and willing to tackle any challenge
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years of experience or advanced degree
- Proven history of building highly performant, scalable architectures
- Disciplined approach to development, testing, and quality assurance
- Experience with column-orientated databases (HBase, Cassandra, HyperTables)
SKILLS
- Advanced knowledge of Java and Python
- Ability to write custom map/reduce jobs
- Knowledge of caching strategies
- Previous startup experience (Desired)
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
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Software Engineer - Front End (Mid-Level)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have a passion for building great applications and user interfaces? We are looking to hire a software engineer who loves to build web applications, has demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and most importantly, cares about building applications that customers want to use. We live and breathe the startup culture and look to work with people who are committed to joining a fun but intense culture that strives to build the next great company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fast-paced and intense agile development environment (SCRUM methodology) with weekly sprints
- Develop core application logic and manage front-end design and architecture
- Develop advanced user interfaces in AJAX and web application modules with PHP, Python, Java
- Strong understanding of data structures and a passion for design and user interface
EXPERIENCE
- 3-5 years of experience or advanced degree
- Proven history of building user friendly web applications
- Experience with the latest front end technologies including AJAX
- Disciplined approach to development, testing, and quality assurance
SKILLS
- Experience with scripting languages (PHP preferred)
- Experience with databases (MySQL preferred)
- Understanding in MVC, OOP
- Experience with Java is a plus
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
Software Engineer - Back End (Entry-Level)
DESCRIPTION
We are looking to hire students who are passionate about building their careers in the software industry. We are solving some of the hardest challenges in the web today such as handling big data issues with Hadoop, solving elasticity with cloud computing and working with customers that have the biggest brands in the world! We live and breathe the startup culture and look to work with people who are committed to joining a fun but intense culture that strives to build the next great company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the design and development of key back-end components in Java, Python and PHP
- Develop highly scalable systems using open source technologies like Nutch, Hadoop, HBase, and cloud technologies
- Participate in a fast-paced, iterative development methodology (SCRUM)
- Be ready and willing to tackle any challenge
EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated academic excellence (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- Internship or work experience in software engineering
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
SKILLS
- Advanced knowledge in Java
- Experience with scripting languages (PHP, Python)
- Experience with databases (MySQL preferred)
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
Software Engineer - Front End (Entry-Level)
DESCRIPTION
Do you have a passion for building great applications and user interfaces? We are looking to hire a software engineer who loves to build web applications, has demonstrated the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and most importantly, cares about building applications that customers want to use. We live and breathe the startup culture and look to work with people who are committed to joining a fun but intense culture that strives to build the next great company.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fast-paced and intense agile development environment (SCRUM methodology) with weekly sprints
- Develop core application logic and manage front-end design and architecture
- Develop advanced user interfaces in AJAX and web application modules with PHP, Python, Java
- Strong understanding of data structures and a passion for design and user interface
EXPERIENCE
- Demonstrated academic excellence (minimum GPA: 3.5)
- Demonstrated experience in developing web applications
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
SKILLS
- Experience with scripting languages (PHP preferred)
- Experience with databases (MySQL preferred)
- Experience with Javascript, Ajax, HTML, CSS
- Understanding in MVC, OOP
- Experience with Java is a plus
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
QA Engineer
DESCRIPTION
The QA Engineer position at BrightEdge is an incredible growth opportunity for the right candidate. BrightEdge provides a compelling position to hone your technical skills and accelerate career growth. Our goal is to build an organization of smart, driven, professionals committed to delivering the best SEO technology and the right solutions to our customers. Ideal candidates should be quick on their feet, adaptable to change and ready to take ownership of their role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fast-paced and intense development environment (SCRUM methodology) with weekly sprints
- Develop expertise in the product and ensure that features are correctly deployed
- Develop test plans, test cases/scripts, and bug reports assessing quality and associated risk
- Develop automated test scripts that cover a range of technology components. Includes browser compatibility, MVC, database, and distributed computing components
EXPERIENCE
- Understanding of black box, white box and automated testing
- Experience in diagnosing, tracking, and resolving quality issues
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals
- Strong understanding of data structures
SKILLS
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good programming skills in Java, PHP, Python, or C++
- Experience with scripting languages (PHP preferred)
- Experience with databases (MySQL preferred)
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
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Account Executive
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to get in on the ground floor of a successful, top tier VC funded Silicon Valley startup? Do you want to sell cutting-edge SEO technology into Fortune 1000 companies? Do you want the opportunity to see the work you do affect the entire organization?The Account Executive at BrightEdge is an incredible opportunity for the right candidate. BrightEdge provides a compelling position to manage the sales cycle, work externally with VP and C-level executives and accelerate career growth. Our goal is an organization of smart, driven, professionals committed to delivering the best SEO technology and the right solutions to our customers. Ideal candidates should be quick on their feet, adaptable to change and ready to take ownership of their role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage sales-cycle and present BrightEdge, via the web and in person.
- Qualify opportunities and develop a strong pipeline.
- Accurately forecast sales activity in Salesforce.com.
- Work with the demand generation team to establish strong qualification criteria.
- Work with and manage to a monthly, quarterly and yearly quota.
- Work with Customer Success team.
- Provide customer and prospect feedback to both marketing and product teams.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Passion for technology sales.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 3-5 years of quota carrying experience selling SaaS Software or marketing agency services.
- Track record of over-achieving quota (top 10% of team/org).
- Well versed in Salesforce.com or managing sales cycle through a CRM.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Must be hard working, have track record of success, and demonstrated drive for achievement.
- Experience selling Search Marketing technology or services preferred.
- CRM experience a plus.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
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Sales Specialist
DESCRIPTION
Do you want to get in on the ground floor of a successful, top tier VC funded Silicon Valley startup? Do you want to grow your career in sales in a fast paced, results-driven environment? Do you want the opportunity to see the work you do affect the entire organization?BrightEdge is a leading SaaS platform for SEO management that thrives on a quick thinking, fast-paced environment.
The Sales Specialist at BrightEdge is an incredible growth opportunity for the right candidate. BrightEdge provides a compelling position to develop your sales skills and knowledge of Search Marketing to accelerate career growth. Our goal is to build an organization of smart, driven, professionals committed to delivering the best SEO technology and the right solutions to our customers. Ideal candidates should be quick on their feet, adaptable to change and ready to take ownership of their role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Qualify inbound opportunities and develop a strong pipeline.
- Learn, leverage, and help evolve an inbound qualification process.
- Conduct high level conversations with executives at prospects accounts.
- Guide new customers through a structured onboarding process.
- Train and educate customers on the BrightEdge solution.
- Assist leading Fortune 1000 companies with BrightEdge success
- Manage overall relationship with new and existing customers.
- Empower our customers to expand their usage of BrightEdge.
- Document findings from customer and prospect interactions and communicate to various teams inside BrightEdge.
- Provide coordination of internal resources that interact with each customer.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Passion for technology.
- Strong communication skills, analytic skills and phone presence.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Must be hard working, have track record of success, and demonstrated drive for achievement.
- No prior business experience required.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
Customer Success Manager/Director
DESCRIPTION
BrightEdge is the on-demand leader for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Management. We have a stellar team that brings together deep expertise in enterprise SaaS and Search - including the architects of the original Google deployment at AOL, the social search engine at Digg, and the scalable infrastructure at Salesforce.com. The company has market-leading technology, strong sales momentum, and is well-financed by top tier venture capital firms.If you have a passion for making customers successful, the Customer Success Manager/Director is the perfect position for you. You will be working directly with a wide variety of SEO practitioners at the largest companies in the world, helping them extend their usage of the BrightEdge platform throughout their organization. Your job is multi-faceted and includes nurturing close relationships with customers, developing and executing quarterly customer success plans, and feeding the findings from your customer interactions back into the BrightEdge engineering, product management, and sales organizations.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with outstanding customer-facing and technical skills, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for excellence. This is a unique position to accelerate your career as you work with the largest companies in the world on their SEO and online marketing needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage overall relationship with new and existing customers.
- Empower our customers to expand their usage of BrightEdge.
- Grow usage of BrightEdge within each account.
- Develop monthly and quarterly customer success plans. Execute on those plans.
- Track and report on key metrics for customer adoption and success.
- Document findings from customer interactions and communicate to various teams inside BrightEdge.
- Provide coordination of internal resources that interact with each customer.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Work in fast paced, results-oriented, hands-on environment.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Outstanding communication and collaborative skills.
- 5+ years of previous customer success, consulting, or customer facing experience required.
- Experience at SaaS companies is a plus.
- A technical background, not necessarily with SEO, required.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
Marketing Manager
DESCRIPTION
BrightEdge is the on-demand leader for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Management. We have a stellar team that brings together deep expertise in enterprise SaaS and Search - including the architects of the original Google deployment at AOL, the social search engine at Digg, and the scalable infrastructure at Salesforce.com. The company has market-leading technology, strong sales momentum, and is well-financed by top tier venture capital firms.If you have a passion for communicating technology benefits in a simple and clear way to a broad audience, the Marketing Manager position is the perfect fit for you. You will be responsible for developing and executing integrated marketing programs that drive awareness and qualified leads to our fast growing company. By leveraging a combination of traditional public relations with facebook, twitter, and other social media channels, you will ensure that BrightEdge is the #1 solution in people's mind for enterprise-class SEO.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, great communication skills, and a relentless drive to execute and win.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and execute hard hitting integrated marketing and communications programs that create measurable increases in awareness and demand for BrightEdge.
- Support technology, customer, and partnership announcements with comprehensive public relations and social media outreaches.
- Strengthen and deepen current media, analyst, bloggers, and key influencer relations program.
- Define and implement an on-going customer and prospect communications strategy.
- Develop messaging and create content for announcements, contributed articles, Q&As, blog posts, emails, and newsletters.
- Plan and execute on trade shows, direct marketing, seminars and webinars.
- Set clear and measurable objectives for all marketing programs; Track key success metrics.
- Determine ROI on marketing communications programs; adjust budget appropriately.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 2+ Years of outbound technology marketing communications.
- Outstanding written, communication and collaborative skills.
- Work in fast paced, results-oriented, hands-on environment.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Detail and quality oriented.
- Experience at SaaS companies is a plus.
- Prior experience with SEO/SEM/Marketing/Web analytics solutions a plus.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is based on a competitive market-rate salary with stock options
APPLY
