Search Analyst Jobs

Search Analyst jobs are open across e-commerce, digital media, retail, and technology, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in SEO, paid search, and search quality evaluation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerEgon Zehnder
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type50% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Corpay
Paid Search Analyst
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Corpay
Added 1w ago
Paid Search Analyst
Corpay
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Marketing
Data Science
Data Analytics
Performance Marketing
$85k - $90k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Brunswick Group
Talent Search Analyst, Multi-Level Hiring
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Brunswick Group
Added 2mo ago
Talent Search Analyst, Multi-Level Hiring
Brunswick Group
Chicago, Illinois
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources
Hybrid
Associate's

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Spark Foundry
Senior Analyst, Search
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Spark Foundry
Added 7mo ago
Senior Analyst, Search
Spark Foundry
Chicago, Illinois
Marketing
Data Science & Analytics
Business Analysis
Growth Marketing
Performance Marketing
Data Science
$60k - $83k/yr
On-Site
None

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Colgate-Palmolive
Search & AI Solution Analyst
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Colgate-Palmolive
Added 3w ago
Search & AI Solution Analyst
Colgate-Palmolive
Piscataway, New Jersey
Product Management
Marketing
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Growth Marketing
Data Science
$97k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Colgate-Palmolive
Search & AI Solution Analyst
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Colgate-Palmolive
Added 3w ago
Search & AI Solution Analyst
Colgate-Palmolive
Piscataway, New Jersey
Business Analysis
Product Management
Data Science & Analytics
Technical Product & Program Management
Business Analyst
$97k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Search Analyst Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Egon Zehnder
    Egon Zehnder4
  • Thomson Reuters
    Thomson Reuters3
  • Apple
    Apple2
  • Autodesk
    Autodesk2
  • Cohere
    Cohere2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software14
  • Consulting & Professional Services4
  • Marketing & Advertising3
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
  • Chemicals & Materials2

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in search analyst jobs.

  • Proficiency with Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, or similar paid search platforms
  • Experience analyzing search performance data in Google Search Console or Google Analytics
  • Ability to write and interpret SQL queries for large-scale data pulls
  • Familiarity with keyword research, bid strategy, and search auction mechanics
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, statistics, business, or a related analytical field
  • Google Ads or similar platform certification preferred by many employers

Tips for Your Search Analyst Job Search

Quantify search performance on your resume

Hiring managers want to see the impact of your work, not just the tools you used. Replace phrases like 'managed paid search campaigns' with specific improvements to click-through rate, cost per click, or impression share that you can attribute to your decisions.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists search analyst openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to the search channel

SEO, SEM, and search quality roles pull from different skill sets. If you're targeting paid search, lead with Google Ads and bid strategy experience. If it's organic, front-load technical SEO audits and content gap analysis. Mixing both signals unfocused experience.

Target postings that name specific tools

Job descriptions that list Google Search Console, SA360, or similar platforms are signaling the stack you'll work in daily. Filter for those tools in your search so you're applying to roles where your current skills transfer without a steep ramp-up.

Prepare a walk-through of one campaign decision

Interviewers at analytics-focused companies routinely ask you to explain a data-driven call you made and why. Have one well-rehearsed example ready: the hypothesis, the data you used, the action you took, and what the outcome showed.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Ask whether the role owns reporting and strategy or executes against someone else's briefs. Analyst roles with ownership over testing and budget decisions develop your skills faster and are easier to promote from, so clarify that before the offer conversation begins.

Search Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most search analysts?

The companies hiring the most search analysts right now include Egon Zehnder, Thomson Reuters, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in e-commerce and digital media companies that manage large paid search budgets.

How many search analyst jobs are remote?

About 50% of search analyst openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the data-driven, screen-based nature of the work. Paid search and SEO analyst roles tend to have the highest remote availability, while search quality evaluator positions are almost entirely remote by default.

How do you become a search analyst?

Start by building fluency in at least one major search platform, either Google Ads for paid search or Google Search Console for organic. Take platform certifications to validate baseline competency. Build a portfolio of projects, internships, or freelance work where you can demonstrate performance improvements. Entry-level analyst roles, digital marketing coordinator positions, and marketing agency jobs are common first steps into the field.

Can you get hired as a search analyst without much experience?

Yes, entry-level search analyst roles exist and many employers hire candidates who can show hands-on platform familiarity even without formal job history. Running a small Google Ads campaign on your own budget, completing a Google Ads certification, or doing volunteer SEO work for a nonprofit all demonstrate practical skill. Agency environments and in-house marketing teams at mid-size companies tend to be more open to candidates who are early in their careers.

What does the search analyst interview process look like?

Most search analyst interviews include a screening call focused on platform experience, followed by one or two technical rounds where you walk through a past campaign, interpret a sample data set, or explain how you would approach a keyword strategy problem. Some employers add a take-home exercise involving real or simulated search data. Final rounds typically involve a hiring manager conversation about cross-functional work and business goals.

Where can I find and apply to search analyst jobs?

You can find and apply to search analyst jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the same page.

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