Strategic M&A Lead — Tech & AI Growth

Replit; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Equity

401(k) Program with a 4% match (US)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life

Paid Parental, Medical, CaregiverLeave

Flexible Time Off

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Autonomous Work Environment

In Office Set-Up Reimbursement

Job summary

Replit is seeking its 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 lead the acquisition pipeline, identify teams and technologies to accelerate our mission, and work with founders, investors, and industry participants.

This hands-on role requires transaction execution skills, product judgment, and the ability to coordinate across Product, AI, Engineering, People, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in corporate development, venture capital, investment banking, or related strategic roles.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable acquisition themes.
• Experience leading technology transactions through signing and closing.

Responsibilities

• Shape M&A strategy with senior leadership and identify acquisition themes.
• Source opportunities including acqui-hire, tuck-ins, and large-scale deals.
• Develop relationships with founders, investors, bankers, and operators.
• Map ecosystems across AI infrastructure and developer tools.
• Evaluate strategic fit with product, tech, and financial metrics.
• Lead transaction execution from evaluation to closing and integration planning.

Skills

Corporate development

M&A execution

Financial modeling

Valuation & due diligence

Strategic partnerships

Cross-functional leadership

Transaction management

Sourcing opportunities

Job description

Replit is seeking its 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 lead the acquisition pipeline, identify teams and technologies to accelerate our mission, and work with founders, investors, and industry participants.

This hands-on role requires transaction execution skills, product judgment, and the ability to coordinate across Product, AI, Engineering, People, and