| Location | San Francisco, CA |
Role Summary
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
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 roadmap, identifying where build, buy, partner, or invest is the right call.
Develop and maintain a market map of the Temporal ecosystem, tracking companies, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities for partnership, investment, or acquisition.
Build financial models and valuation analyses to support deal decisions and present clear recommendations to executive leadership and the board.
Manage relationships with bankers, lawyers, VCs, and founders, representing Temporal as a thoughtful, trusted counterparty in the ecosystem.
Establish scalable processes, templates, and governance for both M&A and investment activity as the programs mature.
WHAT YOU BRING
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.
Comfort operating with significant ambiguity - this role will define its own playbook.
WHY THIS ROLE
You'll build a net-new investment program from scratch while shaping Temporal's M&A strategy, working at the intersection of product, platform, and capital - with direct visibility to executive leadership and real influence over how the Temporal ecosystem grows.