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Director, Trade Compliance

Marvell Technology


Job Location:

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 167100 - 247310
Posted: 3 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Marvell

Marvells semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise cloud and AI and carrier architectures our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.

At Marvell you can affect the arc of individual lives lift the trajectory of entire industries and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation above and beyond fleeting trends Marvell is a place to thrive learn and lead.

Your Team Your Impact

At Marvell we believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology. Trusted by the worlds leading technology companies for 30 years we move store process and secure the worlds data with semiconductor solutions designed for our customers current needs and future ambitions. Through a process of deep collaboration and transparency were ultimately changing the way tomorrows enterprise cloud automotive and carrier architectures transformfor the better.

The data infrastructure that our customers build has never been more critical to our global economy. Its whats keeping the world connected businesses running and information flowing. If youre ready to excel innovate and truly enjoy your work apply now for the position detailed below.

What You Can Expect

This role is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of Marvells Global Trade Compliance team spanning both export and import compliance functions. This includes overseeing the operational implementation of programs supporting compliance with the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations and sanctions programs Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other applicable import/export laws and regulations in the countries where Marvell operates as well as The Marvell Code.


The role is responsible for evaluating designing implementing and testing compliant systems processes and procedures as the team and business scale including the evaluation and implementation of AI-driven automation and tools to enhance trade compliance efficiency and effectiveness and for partnering closely with counsel on matters requiring legal interpretation. This is both a strategic and operational role: the successful candidate will architect a trade compliance program designed for high growth ensuring that systems and processes are calibrated to our risks and built to scale rapidly as the business grows while also building organizational capability developing talent and ensuring the trade compliance function keeps pace with a fast-growing fast-changing business.

Successful candidates must demonstrate their ability to:

  • Lead manage and grow a global team of 14 trade compliance and trade operations professionals across multiple levels and geographies.
  • Design and architect a trade compliance program built for hypergrowth evaluating implementing and testing systems processes and procedures that align with Marvells risk tolerance and leading the programs strategic roadmap so it scales rapidly and sustainably as the business grows.
  • Operationalize trade compliance programs to ensure Marvell complies fully with applicable export controls technology transfer/deemed export rules and sanctions and restricted-party screening requirements including regulations specific to the semiconductor and advanced computing sectors.
  • Oversee import customs and trade facilitation compliance including classification country of origin determinations valuation customs broker relationships and duty-mitigation programs such as free trade agreements and trusted trader programs.
  • Serve as the escalation point for ECCN and HTS classification determinations ensuring a consistent defensible methodology across the organization.
  • Own the programs metrics KPIs and health reporting providing regular visibility into trade compliance performance for senior leadership.
  • Conduct trade compliance investigations participate in internal and external audits and drive continuous program monitoring and corrective actions.
  • Support M&A due diligence and integration activities from a trade compliance perspective.
  • Identify evaluate and implement technology tools including AI-driven automation to streamline and scale trade compliance operations for a growing organization.
  • Partner with counsel on export licensing strategy regulatory filings and matters requiring legal advice.
  • Collaborate across business functions including Legal Finance/Tax HR Engineering Supply Chain Marketing and Sales and Corporate Strategy to build integrated upstream and forward-looking trade compliance processes.
  • Direct develop and execute risk-based trade compliance training and communications.
  • Operate as a customer-centric business-enabling partner understanding and responding to critical business needs prioritizing and reprioritizing effectively across a busy and constantly shifting workload and promoting a culture of trade compliance and ethics across the organization.
  • Thrive and adapt in a high-paced high-growth and rapidly changing business environment.
  • Travel globally to meet with stakeholders conduct training and improve processes.

What Were Looking For

  • Bachelors degree ; a Juris Doctorate or other advanced degree is a plus but not .

  • Licensed customs broker a plus.

  • Extensive hands-on experience in trade compliance spanning all core areas of the discipline including transactions technology transfer and tariffs with deep hands-on expertise in classification (ECCN/HTS) and program management.

  • Proven experience managing and scaling a global team of trade compliance professionals at all career levels ideally in a high-growth environment.

  • Semiconductor industry or related advanced-technology experience .

  • Strategic thought leader with strong business acumen and sound judgment.

  • Politically savvy with strong executive presence and the ability to influence stakeholders beyond formal authority across a complex matrixed organization.

  • Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to distill complex regulatory concepts into simple actionable terms for the business.

  • Experience managing global trade compliance teams systems implementations and budgets.

  • Nimble learner quick to adopt new tools and technologies; technical or engineering background a plus.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

167100 - 247310 $ per annum

The successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

This role is eligible to participate in Marvells bonus and equity plans including a new hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers ensuring you are rewarded for your contributions and remain invested in the companys long-term success.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements

Marvell is committed to providing exceptional comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through lifes most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being family support mental and physical health and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back family support programs to help balance work and home life robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at .

Interview Integrity

To support fair and authentic hiring practices candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.

These tools must not be used to record assist with or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience thought process and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.

This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens lawful permanent residents or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

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Marvell is empowering the global data economy. Whether at the network core or edge, our leadership technologies make it possible for the world’s data to be processed, moved, stored and secured faster and more reliably. With leading intellectual property and deep system-level knowledge ... View more

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