Export Compliance Manager

42dot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

42dot is seeking an experienced Export Compliance Manager to lead our global trade compliance program with a focus on U.S. EAR and South Korean NCT regulations.

You will oversee classification, licensing, and safeguarding of our technologies, ensuring we do not export or share protected tech improperly with foreign entities or partners. The ideal candidate has a strong legal/compliance background with 5+ years in export compliance, the ability to read technical specifications, and is bilingual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, international business, compliance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of direct experience in export compliance and legal frameworks.
• In-depth knowledge of EAR, ECCN classification, deemed exports, and licensing procedures.
• Ability to read complex technical specifications to classify the company’s technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead export control and regulatory filings processes to ensure compliance across global operations.

Skills

EAR Expertise

Technical Acumen

Analytical Skills

Korean-English bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related field

Job description

We are looking for the best

About Us

42dot is a mobility AI company committed to solving mobility challenges with software and AI. As the Global Software Center of Hyundai Motor Group, 42dot pioneers the future of mobility by advancing the development of software‑defined vehicles.

We develop safety‑first, user‑centric software‑defined vehicle technologies that deliver the latest performance through continuous updates like smartphones. By advancing software and AI technology, 42dot envisions a world where everything is connected and moves autonomously through a self‑managing urban transportation operating system.

We are seeking an experienced Export Compliance Manager to lead and enforce our global trade compliance program, with a specialized focus on U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and South Korean National Core Technology (NCT) regulations. The ideal candidate brings a strong legal and compliance background, overseeing the classification, licensing, and safeguarding of our critical technologies. This role is instrumental in ensuring that we do not illegally share, export, or lose control of protected technologies to foreign entities, including our own global subsidiaries or international partners.

Responsibilities

• Export Control & Regulatory Filings

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in law, international business, compliance, or a related field, with 5+ years of direct experience in export compliance and legal frameworks.
• EAR Expertise: In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including ECCN classification, deemed exports, and licensing procedures.
• Technical Acumen: Ability to comfortably read complex technical specifications to accurately classify the company’s technology, even without formal engineering training.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and red‑flag reviews.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCT Regulatory Expertise: Deep, demonstrable knowledge of South Korea’s ITA and experience dealing directly with MOTIE.
• Bilingual Fluency: Fluency in both Korean and English. Ability to read highly technical government updates in Korean and clearly explain those compliance boundaries to English‑speaking teams.

Interview Process

• Application Review - Coding Test - 1st interview - 2nd interview - Offer Negotiation - Hiring
• The screening procedures may vary depending on the position, schedule, or other circumstances.

Compensation

• $110,700 - $196,350

Additional Information

• In accordance with fair hiring practices, do not include any personal information unrelated to your job qualifications (e.g., Social Security Number, family relations, marital status, age, photo, physical condition, place of birth, etc.) in your resume.
• All documents must be submitted in PDF format and under 30MB in size.
• We strongly encourage applications from U.S. veterans and candidates eligible for employment preference under applicable laws.
• Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• 42dot does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay fees for any such submissions. Equal Opportunity Statement
• 42dot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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