Head of Corporate Development

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.

We’re seeking our first M&A / 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 Co-Founder & CEO and President & Head of AI.

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• 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.

• Existing relationships across the AI, developer tools, or software infrastructure ecosystem.

• Experience at a scaling technology company.

• Current Replit user.

• Self-driving Company

• Replit Agent at Scale

• AI Adoption

• Build Open-Source Apps

   

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To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.