Export Compliance Specialist, Staff

Qualcomm

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CAWashington, DC
Salary: $95,200–$142,800 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Dec 7, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role $119k

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Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

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TL;DR · Export Compliance Specialist, Staff

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Qualcomm is hiring an export compliance professional to join its Global Export Sanctions Compliance function within the Legal Department in either San Diego, CA or Washington DC. This role involves executing and managing enterprise-wide export compliance initiatives, including product and technology classifications for both tangible and intangible exports. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Program Management, Human Resources, and Supply Chain to ensure adherence to US and global export regulations. Key responsibilities include conducting classification activities, reviewing technical characteristics of products, interpreting export control regulations, providing technical support, and maintaining compliance data analytics. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and at least 5 years of experience in export or sanctions compliance, with knowledge of U.S., Wassenaar, and other international export laws. Familiarity with trade management software tools and ERP systems is preferred.

Skills

Oracle SAP SharePoint Salesforce Export Administration Regulations Office of Foreign Assets Control Wassenaar Arrangement ECCNs CCATS Encryption ERP systems PLM systems CI/CD Python Excel SQL Project Management

What you'll do

Conduct export classification activities for tangible and intangible exports.
Evaluate technical characteristics to determine appropriate export classifications.
Review and interpret US Export Administration Regulations for compliance.
Provide technical support to employees, suppliers, partners, customers, and end users.
Maintain data analytics and management reports for compliance metrics.
Utilize trade management software tools for compliance screening activities.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of export compliance, sanctions compliance, or international affairs experience.
Knowledge and interpretation skills for US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Experience with Wassenaar Arrangement Regulations and other non-US export control regulations.
Strong analytical and data management capabilities.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with trade management software tools for compliance screening.

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