Vice President, Corporate Development

Opportunity for Impact

At Life360, our mission is to keep people close to the ones they love—and we’re on a journey to become the #1 brand that makes everyday family life better. We’re in search of a world-class corporate development leader to accelerate our expansion and elevate our market position. You will be joining at a critical time where your contributions will have an immediate impact on our growth trajectory and long-term market position. 

As our Vice President of Corporate Development reporting directly to the COO, you’ll be a strategic partner to the executive team, driving key initiatives in market expansion, strategic partnerships, and M&A. This role demands an entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record who can quickly identify high-impact opportunities and build valuable long term relationships. Your leadership will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth and building our developer ecosystem from the ground up to connect our customers with leading brands including mobile apps, devices, and a wide array of products and services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement corporate strategy aligned with Life360’s long-term vision and goals.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities and risks. Share insights across Life360 to align and propel our entry into new domains.
• Develop and nurture enduring relationships with potential strategic partners and M&A targets, ensuring we have a deep understanding of their capabilities and market positioning. This proactive relationship building ensures Life360 is uniquely positioned to act decisively when the time is right.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of corporate development initiatives—from identifying targets to due diligence, negotiation, and integration.
• Lead high-stakes discussions and negotiations with C-level executives and key decision-makers.
• Develop and refine detailed financial models to evaluate potential deals.
• Partner with teams in product, legal, finance, and operations to ensure seamless deal execution and integration.
• Present strategic recommendations and progress updates to the Board, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and mentor a high-performing corporate development function that embodies a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Represent Life360 at industry events and conferences, enhancing our reputation as a market leader.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 12 years in corporate development, with at least 3 years at the executive level.
• Genuine passion for Life360’s mission and a keen understanding of the family-tech ecosystem.
• Proven success in the technology sector, particularly consumer-facing products, with a contemporary understanding of the latest trends and technologies.
• Experience in strategy development and implementation.
• Deep understanding of business metrics, retail and subscription business models, and experience evaluating performance and modeling alternative growth strategies.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to inspire teams and forge strong relationships.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A track record of delivering high-impact results in dynamic, high-growth environments and ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• An MBA or related degree in business or finance is desirable.

Our Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well-being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company-wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer week-long synchronized company shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products

Life360 Values

Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference 

• Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust. 
• Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
• Members Before Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families. 
• High Intensity, High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done. 

We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.