Corporate Development
US$220,000 – US$280,000 / yr base salary
Posted 2 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Director, Corporate Development”
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- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$220,000 – US$280,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBusiness Administration, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
CertificationsMaster of Business Administration
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com.
Role Overview
Astera Labs is seeking a Senior Director of Corporate Development to lead strategic transactions — including acquisitions, investments, and partnerships — that will shape the future of AI connectivity. Reporting to the Head of Corporate Development, you will partner with engineering, product, and executive leadership to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that align with our long-term growth strategy.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Transaction Leadership
- 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
- Financial & Strategic Analysis
- Conduct detailed valuation, pro forma modeling, and investment assessments to evaluate deal alignment
- Develop executive and board-ready presentation materials with clear recommendations
- Research adjacent and new market opportunities, including opportunity sizing, target landscaping, and competitive analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Integration
- Drive diligence workstreams across engineering, product, finance, legal, and operations to validate key assumptions and value drivers