Astera Labs Inc.
Senior Director, Corporate Development
San Jose, California, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$220k-$280kDetected 1 day ago
Machine LearningProject ManagementFinancial ModelingValuationM&AElectrical EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- This is a high-visibility opportunity to join a hyper-growth semiconductor company at the epicenter of rack-scale AI infrastructure.
- Your work will directly influence executive and board-level decisions and help scale the purpose-built connectivity backbone powering the next generation of AI data centers.
Responsibilities
- Lead corporate development transactions end-to-end, from target identification through close and integration
- Partner with executive and engineering leaders to evaluate opportunities, address strategic gaps, and drive build/buy/partner analyses
- Own deal project management across the full lifecycle, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment
- Develop executive and board-ready presentation materials with clear recommendations
- Drive diligence workstreams across engineering, product, finance, legal, and operations to validate key assumptions and value drivers
- Oversee post-merger integration to ensure deals deliver long-term strategic and financial value
- Build deep expertise in emerging AI infrastructure technologies, companies, and business models
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- 12+ years of overall professional experience across corporate development, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or related roles, with 5-8 years in a leadership or management capacity
- Semiconductor corporate development experience, or investment banking experience covering the semiconductor sector
- Demonstrated track record leading strategic transactions and engaging directly with executive leadership
- Strong analytical skills with expertise in valuation, financial modeling, and strategic analysis
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences
Nice to have
- MBA or advanced degree
- Direct M&A experience in the semiconductor or data center infrastructure space
- Experience with post-merger integration planning and execution
- Familiarity with AI/ML infrastructure trends and the evolving data center connectivity landscape
- Willingness to travel as needed for deals, industry events, and conferences
Skills
- Strategic Transaction Leadership
- Financial & Strategic Analysis
- Conduct detailed valuation, pro forma modeling, and investment assessments to evaluate deal alignment
- Research adjacent and new market opportunities, including opportunity sizing, target landscaping, and competitive analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration
- Continually refine the company's framework and playbook for acquiring new capabilities and partnerships
- Market Intelligence
- Monitor industry trends and competitive dynamics to inform corporate development strategy and executive decision-making
Compensation
- Base salary range is $220,000 to $280,000 depending on experience, level, and business need.
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