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Head of Corporate Development

Replit· G&A
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$220k - $300kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Replit seeks its first Head of Corporate Development to build and own the function, drive acquisition strategy and end-to-end execution to accelerate core capabilities, establish an acquisition pipeline, and work with senior leadership across Product, AI, Engineering, People and Legal.

Responsibilities

  • Shape M&A strategy: Partner with senior leadership to define where M&A can accelerate Replit’s product and company strategy, translating strategic priorities into actionable acquisition themes and target areas.
  • Source opportunities: Proactively identify acqui-hire, tuck-in and large-scale acquisition opportunities aligned with Replit’s strategic priorities.
  • Develop relationships: Establish trusted relationships with founders, investors, bankers, operators, and other participants across the ecosystem. Identify and attend industry events to source M&A opportunities.
  • Map the ecosystem: Build and maintain a detailed view of relevant markets, including AI infrastructure, developer tools, emerging technologies, competitors, and potential M&A targets.
  • Evaluate strategic fit: Assess companies and opportunities based on product alignment, market position, technical differentiation, financial profile, and potential value to Replit. Partner with Product, AI, and Engineering leaders to assess build, buy, and partner alternatives and deliver clear go/no-go recommendations.
  • Lead transaction execution: Own the transaction process from initial evaluation through signing and closing. Lead valuation and financial modeling, structure transactions, drive cross-functional due diligence, and lead negotiations in partnership with executive sponsors and Legal. Coordinate integration planning with functional leaders, establishing clear owners and success measures before close.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in corporate development, venture capital, investment banking, or a related strategic role.
  • Strong product & technological intuition.
  • Demonstrated experience leading technology transactions through signing and closing, with direct responsibility for valuation, due diligence, transaction structuring, and negotiation.
  • Experience researching markets, identifying companies, and developing actionable opportunity pipelines.
  • Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex product, technical, market, and financial information into clear recommendations.
  • Strong relationship-building and written and verbal communication skills.
  • High degree of ownership, curiosity, and comfort operating in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.
  • Proven ability to own complex transaction workstreams, hold cross-functional teams accountable to deadlines, and resolve issues across technical, business, and external advisory teams.

Skills

Required:M&A StrategyFinancial ModelingTransaction Leadership

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary & Equity
  • 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
  • Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
  • Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only)
  • Monthly Wellness Stipend
  • Autonomous Work Environment
  • In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
  • Quarterly Team Gatherings
  • In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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