Actian seeks an SEO/AEO intern to optimize brand discovery across search engines and AI experiences, conducting audits and recommending improvements.
Company
At Actian we believe data should be a competitive advantage. Through the deployment of data technology,
underpinned by a relentless and trusted service commitment, we help business critical systems transact and integrate
at their very best. As a trusted leader in data management, integration, and analytics, our mission is to helping
businesses unlock the full potential of their data to drive better decision-making and innovation wherever it resides —
in the cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
With a global team of experts and a culture of innovation, we’re dedicated to helping our customers solve their most
complex data challenges.
At Actian we believe data should be a competitive advantage. Through the deployment of data technology,
underpinned by a relentless and trusted service commitment, we help business critical systems transact and integrate
at their very best. As a trusted leader in data management, integration, and analytics, our mission is to helping
businesses unlock the full potential of their data to drive better decision-making and innovation wherever it resides —
in the cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
With a global team of experts and a culture of innovation, we’re dedicated to helping our customers solve their most
complex data challenges.
Internship Overview
We are looking for interns to join us for our 2026 Summer Internship Program! This 12-week program is set to begin
June 8 th , so if you are looking for an incredible opportunity to partner with the best and brightest minds in the industry,
apply today. This program has been designed with our interns in mind and includes structured learning plans, a
dedicated buddy, and a focused capstone project that you will have the opportunity to present in our Internship
Showcase!
What It’s Like Interning with Us!
Intern Events— just because the internship is remote, doesn’t mean we don’t have time for fun! Regular
intern events will be hosted throughout your 12-weeks with us!
Time with Executives— Interns all get a chance to connect with our executive team through panel
discussions, 1:1s, Q&A meetings, and events
Workshops — Interns participate in workshops geared towards helping new professionals
Opportunity to travel – we will fly you out for onsite orientation at our Austin, Texas office location!
Position Overview
Actian is seeking an SEO / AI Search (AEO) Intern to help shape how our brand and products are discovered across
traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven experiences.
This is not a traditional SEO internship. This role sits at the intersection of search, content, and AI, focused on
optimizing Actian.com for both rankings and answer-based discovery (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity,
etc.).
If you have a curious, builder mindset - someone who likes to test, experiment, and use AI tools to solve real
marketing problems - this is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives across Actian’s full product
portfolio.
You will gain hands-on experience with modern SEO platforms while also exploring how AI is reshaping search
behavior, content strategy, and digital visibility.
Capstone Overview
Deliver a final project that evaluates Actian’s performance across both organic search and AI-driven discovery,
including:
Baseline vs. improved performance
Visibility in AI-generated answers
Strategic recommendations to improve discoverability across search and AI platforms
Actian is seeking an SEO / AI Search (AEO) Intern to help shape how our brand and products are discovered across
traditional search engines and emerging AI-driven experiences.
This is not a traditional SEO internship. This role sits at the intersection of search, content, and AI, focused on
optimizing Actian.com for both rankings and answer-based discovery (Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity,
etc.).
If you have a curious, builder mindset - someone who likes to test, experiment, and use AI tools to solve real
marketing problems - this is a unique opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives across Actian’s full product
portfolio.
You will gain hands-on experience with modern SEO platforms while also exploring how AI is reshaping search
behavior, content strategy, and digital visibility.
Capstone Overview
Deliver a final project that evaluates Actian’s performance across both organic search and AI-driven discovery,
including:
Baseline vs. improved performance
Visibility in AI-generated answers
Strategic recommendations to improve discoverability across search and AI platforms
Responsibilities:
- Conduct a comprehensive SEO audit of Actian.com across key product areas
- Identify opportunities to improve visibility in both traditional search and AI-driven answer engines (AEO)
- Optimize content for:
- Search engines (keywords, metadata, internal linking)
- AI consumption (clear answers, structured content, entity clarity, FAQs)
- Use tools like GA4, Google Search Console, and SEO platforms to analyze performance
- Evaluate how Actian content appears in AI-generated results and summaries
- Partner with marketing stakeholders to recommend:
- Content improvements
- Structural changes (schema, internal linking, topic clusters)
- Experiment with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to:
- Analyze content gaps
- Generate optimization ideas
- Improve workflow efficiency
- Measure and report on impact across traffic, rankings, and emerging AI visibility signals
Nice to haves:
- Pursuing a degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Computer Science or related field
- Basic understanding of SEO principles
- Interest in AI, LLMs, and how search is evolving
- Familiarity with tools like GA4, GSC, Semrush, Ahrefs, or BrightEdge
- Experience using AI tools (ChatGPT, etc.) for research or content support
- Strong analytical thinking and curiosity
- Ability to move quickly, test ideas, and iterate
- Proficiency with WordPress or basic web management is a plus
Requirements:
- Must be actively enrolled in a college degree program during the 12 weeks
- Must be physically located in the United States.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the Country of Employment
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