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About SiTime SiTime is the Precision Timing company. Timing is the heartbeat of all electronics, ensuring performance, resilience and scalability. For decades, quartz devices, non-silicon technology, have kept systems in sync, but they struggle in harsher, more demanding environments. MEMS-based Precision Timing delivers greater accuracy, smaller size and resilience. Today, MEMS timing powers over 400 applications, including high-growth ones in AI datacenters, automated driving, industrial and humanoid robots, wearables and IoT. Our semiconductor MEMS programmable solutions offer a rich feature set that enables customers to differentiate their products with higher performance, smaller size, lower power, and better reliability. With more than 4 billion devices shipped, SiTime is changing the timing industry. For more information, visit: www.sitime.com . Job Summary The Trade Compliance Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of SiTime's global trade compliance program. This role will serve as the company's primary operational trade compliance resource, ensuring compliance with U.S. export control, sanctions, and customs regulations while supporting business growth and customer responsiveness. The successful candidate will partner closely with Legal, Customer Support, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and external trade compliance advisors to manage export classifications, restricted party screening, end-user reviews, licensing determinations, audits, training, and compliance process improvements. The position will also play a key role in implementing automation and scalable compliance processes as SiTime continues to grow . It is not necessary to meet all job requirements to be a qualified candidate for the position. Responsibilities: Export Compliance Program Ownership • Manage and continuously improve SiTime's global export compliance program. • Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls. • Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts. • Support compliance audits and corrective action initiatives. • Maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations. Export Controls & Licensing • Review export transactions for compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions programs, and other applicable trade regulations. • Analyze end-users, end-uses, intermediaries, and destinations for export compliance risks. • Conduct military end-user, military end-use, diversion risk, and other escalated reviews. • Prepare licensing analyses and support export license applications when required. • Provide practical guidance to commercial teams on export control requirements. Product Classification • Partner with Engineering to determine and maintain export classifications. • Support classification reviews for new products and acquisitions. Screening & Due Diligence • Manage restricted party screening activities and investigate screening alerts. • Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and diversion-risk assessments. • Escalate significant compliance concerns to Legal leadership. Operational Support • Work closely with Customer Support to ensure compliant order processing. • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal compliance inquiries. • Assist with customs and import compliance matters as needed. Systems, Automation & Analytics • Support and enhance trade compliance systems and screening tools. • Lead trade compliance automation initiatives and systems integration projects. • Develop metrics, dashboards, and reporting for management. • Drive process improvements that reduce manual effort while maintaining regulatory compliance. Training & Culture • Develop and deliver trade compliance training programs. • Promote a culture of compliance through practical business engagement and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications & Requirements: • Required • Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline. • 8+ years of experience in export compliance, global trade compliance, customs compliance, or related regulatory functions. • Strong working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), BIS licensing requirements, OFAC sanctions regulations, restricted party screening, export classifications and licensing, and end-user and end-use controls. • Experience supporting technology, semiconductor, electronics, aerospace, or defense-related products. • Experience managing systems implementations. • Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, and commercial organizations. • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. • English proficiency is required, including the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and perform job responsibilities in a professional business environment. Preferred • Semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred. • Experience with Descartes or comparable trade compliance platforms. • Experience implementing compliance automation initiatives. Why Join SiTime? • Help shape and scale a rapidly growing global trade compliance program. • Work directly with executive leadership and legal leadership on strategic compliance initiatives. • Support cutting-edge semiconductor technologies serving AI, communications, IoT, aerospace and defense, industrial, and automotive customers. • Scale a compliance program that balances regulatory excellence with operational efficiency. • Opportunity to grow into a leadership role managing future compliance team members as the function expands. Compensation Range: At SiTime, we believe great work deserves great rewards. We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent. The annual base salary range for this role is $138,960 – $191,070. The final offer is determined by factors such as location, experience, education, and training. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a quarterly bonus tied to the achievement of innovation goals—reflecting our commitment to recognizing meaningful impact. We also offer equity grants, providing a meaningful opportunity to share in the company’s future growth and success. Benefits offered : 401k plan, health and wellness that includes medical, dental, vision, life, parental leave, legal services, and time off plans. SiTime is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We treat each person fairly and we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment against anyone on the basis of any protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status or other characteristics protected by law. SiTime participates in the E-Verify program. Learn More about SiTime: Review the Get to Know SiTime section of our career page to explore our culture, values, and what makes us unique. • Innovation on Top – Philosophies of Innovation with Rajesh Vashist • Fabrication Knowledge – An Interview with Rajesh Vashist • SiTime Corporation – YouTube

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Export Compliance Program Ownership
Manage and continuously improve SiTime's global export compliance program.
Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts.
Support compliance audits and corrective action initiatives.
Maintain records necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations.
Export Controls & Licensing
Review export transactions for compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), OFAC sanctions programs, and other applicable trade regulations.
Analyze end-users, end-uses, intermediaries, and destinations for export compliance risks.
Conduct military end-user, military end-use, diversion risk, and other escalated reviews.
Prepare licensing analyses and support export license applications when required.
Provide practical guidance to commercial teams on export control requirements.
Product Classification
Partner with Engineering to determine and maintain export classifications.
Support classification reviews for new products and acquisitions.

Nice-to-haves

Semiconductor industry experience is highly preferred.
Experience with Descartes or comparable trade compliance platforms.
Experience implementing compliance automation initiatives.
Why Join SiTime?
Help shape and scale a rapidly growing global trade compliance program.
Work directly with executive leadership and legal leadership on strategic compliance initiatives.
Support cutting-edge semiconductor technologies serving AI, communications, IoT, aerospace and defense, industrial, and automotive customers.
Scale a compliance program that balances regulatory excellence with operational efficiency.
Opportunity to grow into a leadership role managing future compliance team members as the function expands.

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