Backed by Index, Sequoia and a16z.
About the role
Build and manage the full M&A pipeline: identify targets, develop the strategic rationale, lead diligence, structure and negotiate terms, and drive deals through close and integration handoff. Design and launch Temporal's ecosystem investment program — thesis, mandate, check sizes, sourcing pipeline, and governance — to invest in companies building on top of the platform.
What they're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in corporate development, venture capital/growth investing, investment banking, or private equity, ideally with exposure to both M&A and minority investing
- A track record of sourcing, structuring, and closing deals independently, from first conversation to signed agreement
- Strong financial modeling, valuation, and diligence skills, paired with sound commercial judgment
- Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to translate technical and platform strategy into deal criteria
- Familiarity with developer tools, infrastructure, or platform ecosystems, direct knowledge of Temporal or workflow orchestration is a strong plus
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with founders, investors, and internal executives alike
More about this role
Temporal is looking for a Head of Corporate Development to own two connected mandates: sourcing and executing M&A that accelerates our product roadmap and market position, and building — from the ground up — a strategic seed investment program focused on companies building on top of the Temporal platform. This is a high-visibility, high-autonomy role for someone who wants to combine classic corp dev rigor with the judgment of a platform investor. You will partner closely with Product and Engineering leadership to ensure every deal and every investment strengthens the Temporal ecosystem.
Build and manage the full M&A pipeline: identify targets, develop the strategic rationale, lead diligence, structure and negotiate terms, and drive deals through close and integration handoff.
Design and launch Temporal's ecosystem investment program — thesis, mandate, check sizes, sourcing pipeline, and governance — to invest in companies building on top of the platform.
Own investment execution end-to-end: sourcing, diligence, term negotiation, board/observer rights, and portfolio monitoring and reporting.
Partner closely with Product to align acquisition and investment targets with the platform...
Browse similar: Startup jobs · Remote jobs · San Francisco Bay Area