Export Control Specialist

Job Req ID: 29132 About Supermicro: Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us. Job Summary: Super Micro Computer, Inc. is seeking an Export Control Specialist based in Taiwan to support the company's global trade compliance program with a primary focus on customer due diligence, company investigations, export controls, and transaction risk management. This role will conduct detailed reviews of customers, end users, distributors, resellers, and complex international transactions to identify potential export control, sanctions, diversion, and regulatory risks. The Specialist will partner closely with Legal, Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Global Trade Compliance teams to support compliant global business operations while protecting the company from regulatory and enforcement risk. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Customer Due Diligence & Investigations Conduct comprehensive customer and end-user due diligence for new and existing customers, distributors, resellers, data center operators, and other third parties. Perform investigative research using internal and external databases to identify ownership structures, beneficial ownership, corporate affiliations, sanctions exposure, adverse media, litigation history, and other compliance risks. Analyze complex international transactions to identify potential diversion, military end-use/end-user, sanctions, export control, or other regulatory concerns. Escalate high-risk transactions and prepare investigative summaries and recommendations for Global Trade Compliance management. Support enhanced due diligence activities, including collection and review of corporate documentation, end-use statements, site verification reports, financial information, and other supporting documentation. Maintain investigative files and documentation supporting compliance decisions and audit readiness. Trade Compliance Operations Support investigations involving compliance concerns, government inquiries, internal audits, and post-shipment reviews. Assist in monitoring compliance trends, preparing metrics, dashboards, and management reports. Support implementation of risk-based compliance controls, policies, and operating procedures. Coordinate with regional trade compliance teams to ensure consistent application of global compliance requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Sales, Legal, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, Logistics, and Operations to obtain information necessary to support compliance reviews. Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding due diligence requirements, export controls, and transaction risk. Support cross-functional investigations involving complex customer transactions and global supply chain activities. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to strengthen customer due diligence processes, investigative procedures, and compliance workflows. Support implementation of automation tools, screening enhancements, and data analytics to improve risk identification. Assist with development of policies, procedures, work instructions, and training materials supporting the global trade compliance program. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Law, Criminal Justice, International Relations, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Experience 2–5 years of experience in export compliance, trade compliance, investigations, due diligence, compliance, customs, criminal justice, financial crime, or regulatory risk management. Experience performing customer due diligence, corporate research, KYC reviews, investigations, or compliance risk assessments preferred. Experience supporting technology, manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or supply chain organizations is desirable. Skills Strong investigative, analytical, and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify potential compliance risks from multiple information sources. Experience conducting internet research, corporate investigations, and documentation reviews. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to summarize investigative findings. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and business applications. English communication skills required; Mandarin preferred. Preferred Qualifications Experience using third-party due diligence platforms (e.g., LexisNexis, Dow Jones, World-Check, D&B, Moody's, Sayari, or similar research tools). Experience supporting internal investigations, government inquiries, or regulatory audits. Knowledge of sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), beneficial ownership, or export control compliance desirable. Experience supporting Taiwan manufacturing operations or global technology supply chains. Familiarity with AI infrastructure, servers, semiconductors, cloud computing, or advanced computing technologies. EEO Statement Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.