Arcalea operates as a marketing intelligence firm, not a traditional agency. Teams work directly with proprietary platforms (Galileo, Compass, AEO Index) and are expected to connect their work to measurable business outcomes. The culture values precision, accountability, and intellectual rigor. Work here has been presented in federal court and in Harvard Business School case studies.
Careers at Arcalea
We hire for how you think, not just what you've done.
Arcalea builds proprietary systems that connect marketing spend to revenue. That requires people who are rigorous about measurement, honest about uncertainty, and willing to hold their own analysis to a high standard. We are not a traditional agency. The work shows up in federal court, in Harvard Business School case studies, and in the growth curves of clients who finally know what is actually working.
Founded 2015 in Chicago
Fortune Most Innovative 2024
Federal court-qualified analytics
Galileo · Compass · AEO Index
What you sign up for
The way we work
01
Outcomes over outputs
We measure everything against revenue. Not impressions. Not sessions. Not cost-per-click. If you cannot trace your work to a business result, you will be pushed to find the connection. That pressure is the point.
02
You build things that persist
Galileo, Compass, and the AEO Index are proprietary systems built here, used by institutions globally, and maintained by the same team that built them. You will work on infrastructure that outlasts any single client relationship.
03
High standards are not optional
Arcalea's methodology has been qualified as expert-level analysis in federal court. We hold each other to the same standard we hold the data. That means being comfortable saying "I don't know" and then going to find out.
Open Position
Where we are looking
No active postings
We do not keep a standing list of open roles, because the people worth hiring rarely fit a standard job description. What we do instead: build a picture of the kind of contributor who thrives here, and stay open to conversations that start with talent.
If you read this page and recognize the work, reach out. Tell us how you think, what you have built, and what you want to build next. We will respond if there is a fit worth exploring.
Direct line for talent inquiries:
careers@arcalea.comAnalytics & Data Science
Marketing Data Scientists
Attribution modeling, statistical analysis, experimental design, and ML applications in marketing measurement. Python and SQL fluency required.
Search & AEO
Search Intelligence Analysts
SEO, AEO strategy, content analysis, and AI search visibility. Deep curiosity about how LLMs decide what to cite and why.
Paid Media
Performance Media Strategists
Paid search, paid social, and programmatic with a strong bias toward measurement. Budget fluency and creative testing judgment matter here.
Strategy & Client Leadership
Account Strategists
MBA-caliber operators who can translate data outputs into executive decisions. Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable with ambiguity.
Why it matters where you work
Built on a 10-year thesis.
Arcalea was not founded on a trend. The core philosophy has been consistent since 2015: marketing is a measurable science, and the firms that treat it as one will permanently outperform those that do not.
Galileo was built to track revenue attribution before multi-touch attribution was widely understood. Compass was built to decompose search ranking factors via ML before AI search was a category. The AEO Index extends the same pattern into the next surface: AI-generated responses.
That continuity means the work you do here is part of something with a real thesis, not a pivot. The team is small enough that individuals shape the direction, and senior enough that the bar for contribution is high from day one.
Curious about the team you would join? Learn more about Arcalea.
2015
Founded in Chicago with a data-first mandate
$1.4B+
Media value assessed through Compass
5
AI platforms tracked in the AEO Index
HBS
Harvard Business School case study subject
Interested in working here?
Introduce yourself. Tell us how you think and what you want to build.
Common Questions
Questions about Working at Arcalea
What is it like to work at Arcalea?
What qualifications are required?
Arcalea hires precise thinkers who hold themselves to the same standard they hold the data. Specific qualifications vary by role, but we prioritize intellectual rigor, analytical ability, and the capacity to influence strategy based on evidence. We evaluate your thinking more than your resume.
How do I apply for a position?
Arcalea is always interested in hearing from exceptional people, even when there are no open roles listed. Send a note to careers@arcalea.com describing how you think and what you want to build. We respond to every message.
Does Arcalea offer remote work?
Arcalea is headquartered in Chicago but operates nationally. Many positions offer flexibility. During onboarding, in-person time helps teams align on methodology and culture. Beyond that, arrangements depend on the role and team.
What is the Arcalea team philosophy?
The team is small enough that individuals shape direction, and senior enough that the bar for contribution is high from day one. Work here is part of a real, coherent thesis about marketing measurement built over a decade, not a trend or pivot.
What is the hiring timeline?
Arcalea does not follow a rigid hiring calendar. We hire when we find exceptional people who align with our thesis. Some roles move quickly; others take months. Reach out with your background and expectations, and we will be transparent about the timeline.