Trade Jobs 2026 (Now Hiring) – Smart Auto Apply

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

$192,000.00 - $264,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX, Santa Clara,CA, Washington,DC

You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction through senior managers and is accountable for the performance and results of multiple compliance areas within Trade
• Manages legal resources and significant compliance segments of global trade program and adjusts program to optimize compliance and business outcomes.
• Utilizes expertise and experience to innovate, creating novel approaches to address trade compliance challenges
• Closely aligns with executive leaders to align compliance program to business strategy and vice-versa
• Other projects as assigned by Trade VP

Functional Knowledge

• Expert-level understanding of Export Administration Regulations

• Demonstrates broad and comprehensive understanding of different compliance concepts and controls and company systems such as SAP.

Business Expertise

• Understands different business functions and strategies and uses this knowledge as well as regulatory expertise to develop compliance solutions that advance business strategies.

Leadership

• Leads a significant team within Global Trade; develops and executes department or sub-functional strategy to achieve key business objectives

• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Problem Solving

• Evaluates key business challenges; directs the development of new or innovative solutions

Impact

• Guided by company strategy and business objectives, impacts results of segment/function

Interpersonal Skills

• Influences and negotiates at the top executive levels, with great latitude on outcomes; presents and defends complicated or delicate issues

Required Experience and skills

• JD from a nationally-recognized law school

• The ideal candidate would have at least 10 years of total experience with a practice focused on trade compliance in a large, international law firm, the US Government and/or with a large technology company.

• Maturity, tact, pragmatic business judgment, and sound decision-making

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team-oriented environment

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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