Sr. Trade Compliance Analyst

At Penguin Solutions (Nasdaq: PENG) - The AI Factory Platform Company - we’re building a team of innovators who thrive on collaboration, creativity, and the opportunity to help shape the future of AI. As part of the AI technology revolution, our teams design, build, deploy, and manage AI factories for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives, and neocloud providers worldwide.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, Penguin Solutions operates globally through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations. For nearly three decades, we have operated at the intersection of memory and AI/HPC infrastructure. That engineering expertise positions us to power the next generation of AI workloads, from training to inference and agentic AI at scale.

Penguin Solutions brings together differentiated infrastructure software, advanced memory, compute systems, end-to-end services, and industry-leading partner solutions in a full-stack AI factory platform designed to help customers deploy and scale AI workloads with speed and precision.

At Penguin Solutions, we value ideas over hierarchy and believe in servant leadership, where leaders enable teams to do their best work. We empower employees to take ownership, drive innovation, and grow through challenging work, continuous learning, and exposure to advanced AI tools and technologies. With flexibility where it matters and a strong focus on outcomes, Penguin Solutions is a place to do your best work, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview

We are seeking a driven Senior Trade Compliance Analyst to become part of our global trade compliance team, within the legal department. This role reports directly to the Director of Global Trade & Federal Contract Compliance, with a primary emphasis on classifying products, software, and technology. The Senior Trade Compliance Analyst will support and enhance import/export compliance by analyzing trade data, interpreting U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and working closely with leaders and teams across various business units.

Responsibilities

• Determine and assign the appropriate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) for our range of hardware, software, and technology offerings.
• Gather necessary data and conduct assessments for export license applications, Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) submissions, and license exceptions.
• Provide support for comprehensive analyses of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Analyze and monitor tariff classifications, duty rates, and trade remedy measures affecting company products and supply chain.
• Assist the Director and other stakeholders in developing strategies to mitigate tariff impacts through duty drawback, free trade agreements, and other duty minimization programs.
• Stay up-to-date on regulations and help analyze their potential effects on our various business sectors.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders regarding queries and issues related to import/export compliance.
• Oversee the routine operations of trade compliance due diligence screening processes.
• Develop and sustain metrics for monitoring and reporting on export compliance risks.
• Collaborate with departments such as sales, supply chain, engineering, and others to comply with global export regulations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of remedial measures for trade compliance infractions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of expertise in classifying ECCNs for semiconductors or tech-related products.
• Comprehensive expertise in deciphering the nuances of EAR and ITAR regulations.
• Experience with tariff mitigation strategies and duty drawback programs.
• Verified capability to detect and curtail potential compliance risks.
• Background in performing audits related to export activities.
• Fundamental understanding of import processes, including HTS, origin determination, duty recovery, and supply chain security programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, or related field; or, in lieu of a degree, Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) or U.S. Customs Broker License.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined under 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 and 15 C.F.R. § 772.1, due to access to export-controlled technology.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, to articulate intricate data findings to diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in both collaborative and autonomous project advancement, propelling significant initiatives with minimal oversight.
• Successful track record in mastering new business software, database administration, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and data analytics.
• Effective collaborations with cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with exceptional skills in analyzing and resolving complex issues.
• Self-starter with a strong aptitude for project coordination and oversight.
• Solid proficiency in scrutinizing data, solving problems, and resolving critical matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Both a bachelor’s degree and one of the credentials listed above (CUSECO or Customs Broker License).
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or other trade compliance certifications.
• Shows commitment to ongoing professional development, such as BIS, SIA, NCBFAA, or similar industry training, and the ability to keep pace with fast-changing export control, sanctions, and tariff rules.

Location

This role is ideally a hybrid position based in Durham, North Carolina. However, we will consider qualified remote candidates in the United States as an alternative.

Travel

Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits

The base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position in the United States is $100,000 - $120,000; the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. The position is bonus-eligible, and there are medical, dental, and vision benefits available. There is a 401k saving plan and other benefits, such as Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Inclusion & Belonging Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces differences and fosters belonging for all.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, national origin, race, ethnicity, creed, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.