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Head of Corporate Development

Replit · Foster City, CA · Remote

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About Replit

Describe what you want. Replit builds it. Get a working app or website in minutes. No coding required. Backed by Y Combinator and a16z.

About the role

We’re seeking our first Head of Corporate Development hire to build and own the function, driving acquisition strategy and end-to-end execution to accelerate Replit’s core capabilities. You’ll build and run Replit’s acquisition pipeline, identifying the teams and technologies that can accelerate our mission. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the AI, developer tools, and software infrastructure ecosystem. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.

About the Role

We’re seeking our first Head of Corporate Development hire to build and own the function, driving acquisition strategy and end-to-end execution to accelerate Replit’s core capabilities. You’ll build and run Replit’s acquisition pipeline, identifying the teams and technologies that can accelerate our mission. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the AI, developer tools, and software infrastructure ecosystem. You’ll build relationships with founders, investors, and industry participants to source and evaluate mergers & acquisitions.

This is a hands-on ownership role for someone who combines strong transaction execution skills with product judgment, relationship-building ability, and the ability to drive complex decisions across teams. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and teams across Product, AI, Engineering, People and Legal. The role reports to the Head of Finance, but partners very closely with our...

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