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Corporate Development Integration Lead

AnthropicSan Francisco, CAFinance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
26 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Corporate Development Integration Lead position at Anthropic in San Francisco, CA is a high-visibility, cross-functional role focused on managing the post-signing phase of M&A activity. This opportunity suits experienced integration professionals who want to shape the growth strategy of a company dedicated to safe and beneficial artificial intelligence systems.

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Corporate Development Integration Lead to own the critical post-signing phase of M&A activity, spanning from confirmatory diligence through integration planning to full operational follow-through. Serving as the connective tissue between deal teams, product and engineering organizations, and acquired teams, this role ensures acquisitions deliver on their strategic thesis. The position sits at the intersection of M&A execution and operational excellence, requiring the creation of scalable integration playbooks and direct collaboration with executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Lead confirmatory diligence workstreams post-LOI, coordinating with legal, finance, product, engineering, and research teams.
Develop and maintain due diligence frameworks tailored to acquihire, technology, and transformational deals.
Own integration readiness assessments by identifying risks, flagging cultural or operational gaps, and providing go/no-go input.
Coordinate technical deep dives with engineering and research leadership to validate product-market fit and code quality.
Design and own end-to-end integration plans covering organizational structure, tooling migration, and day-one operational continuity.
Build and maintain a scalable integration playbook with best practices, templates, and decision frameworks.
Drive day-one and day-100 integration execution, tracking milestones and escalating blockers in real time.
Serve as the primary point of contact for acquired teams, partnering with HR to design onboarding and retention plans.
Conduct post-integration retrospectives and report integration KPIs to executive leadership.

Requirements

Possess strong technical fluency through software engineering, product experience, or familiarity evaluating technical codebases.
Skilled at building cross-functional relationships across product, engineering, legal, HR, and finance teams.
Excel at translating strategic objectives into actionable operational plans with clear timelines and accountability.
Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, maintaining urgency and precision across parallel workstreams.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting recommendations to executive leadership.
Genuine excitement about AI safety and alignment with Anthropic's mission.
Minimum education of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Nice to Have

10+ years of corporate development or M&A integration experience at high-growth technology companies.
Direct experience in AI/ML companies or deep learning research environments.
Experience building a corporate development integration function and authoring playbooks.
Background in managing acquihire integrations and technical talent retention.
MBA or advanced technical degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
Experience managing stakeholder expectations across multiple simultaneous integrations with competing timelines.
Experience with international or cross-border transaction integration.

Skills and Tools

M&A integration management and due diligence frameworks
Cross-functional stakeholder coordination across legal, finance, product, engineering, and HR
Technical fluency in software engineering, product, or AI/ML environments
Playbook design, process scaling, and milestone tracking
Financial and operational scenario modeling

Salary and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $325,000 to $425,000 USD
Competitive compensation and benefits
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours and an office space in San Francisco
Visa sponsorship available where possible

About the Company

Anthropic is a public benefit corporation headquartered in San Francisco focused on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems that are safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a fast-growing group of committed researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders, the company approaches AI research as an empirical science akin to physics and biology. Anthropic values big science and deep collaboration on large-scale research efforts.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application directly on the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Corporate Development Integration Lead?

The annual salary range for this role is $325,000 to $425,000 USD.

Where is this position located?

This role is located in San Francisco, CA, with a location-based hybrid policy requiring staff to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and works with an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

What level of experience is preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include 10+ years of corporate development or M&A integration experience at high-growth technology companies.

What are the core educational requirements?

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a field relevant to the role is required.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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