Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Manager, Homes.com

CoStar Group•Orange County - CA, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Homes.com is seeking an experienced SEO professional to join its growing team and manage SEO strategies for Homes.com, a rapidly expanding residential real estate website. This role involves supporting efforts to enhance site visibility on search engine results pages and AI platforms through on-page, off-page, and technical optimization. The position requires a strong understanding of SEO fundamentals, experience with programmatic solutions, and the ability to collaborate across departments. This role is based in Irvine, CA, with an in-office requirement Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited, not-for-profit, in-person University or College.
7+ years of experience in Search Engine Optimization roles.
Advanced understanding and knowledge of SEO Best Practices and the latest search engine algorithm updates, including vertical search services.
Solid understanding of Google’s content and quality guidelines, including E-E-A-T and structured content best practices.
Familiarity with AEO and its relationship to modern SEO, including structuring content for AI-generated answers and enhanced search visibility.
Proven ability to develop strategies and manage projects that drive organic search traffic.
Proven track record in managing SEO projects from inception to completion.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Product, Development, Design, and other teams.
Data-driven with the ability to identify actionable insights from large datasets and create reports to track and analyze SEO performance.
Experience with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools such as SEMRUSH, Conductor, BrightEdge, and Ahrefs.
Ability to stay ahead of the latest search industry trends and algorithm changes.
Familiarity with web development platforms and languages such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proven track record of assuming ownership, moving quickly to implement ideas, and delivering results in a fast-paced online environment.
A track record of commitment to prior employers.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing SEO for large-scale, consumer-facing marketplace websites (10–25 million pages indexed), with a focus on driving scalable organic traffic growth.
Product management, project management, software development, and/or analytics experience.
Experience with log analysis tools such as Botify or DeepCrawl.
Experience with AI tools and integrating AI processes into SEO programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as an in-house, enterprise-level, product-led SEO expert.
Develop SEO growth strategies, promote the importance of SEO, and adhere to SEO best practices within the organization.
Provide recommendations for site improvements (including site architecture, URL structures, on-page factors, image, video, and news optimization) and oversee their implementation.
Continuously audit the site and performance for SEO-related improvements.
Track and report on key performance indicators demonstrating the effectiveness of SEO efforts.
Collaborate closely with product management, developers, marketing, and the content team to support traffic-generating initiatives.

Benefits

Generous compensation and performance-based incentives.
Internal training.
Tuition reimbursement.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug.
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance.
Virtual and in-person mental health counseling services for individuals and family.
Commuter and parking benefits.
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Paid time off.
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes.
Access to CoStar Group’s Employee Resource Groups.
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks.