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Trade Compliance Managers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupation roles requiring a bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. customs, export controls, and sanctions compliance roles.
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Is your passion inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
The Robotics Trade Supply Chain Controls (RTSCC) team is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Program Manager who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys tackling large-scale, complex challenges in a fast-paced, startup-like setting. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of global trade regulation, supply chain operations, and robotics innovation.
As a single threaded leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing the global strategy for product classification (HTS, ECCN) across Amazon Robotics' expanding product portfolio.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global product classification strategy for HTS and ECCN across all Amazon Robotics product lines, from concept through General Availability (GA).
- Own critical compliance gates throughout the Product Development Process (PDP): initial ECCN/HTS assessment, full BOM classification, export readiness validation, and post-entry compliance monitoring.
- Proactively identify and drive automation, simplification, and process improvement initiatives.
- Effectively navigate trade-offs and priorities, ensuring we prioritize the right work to achieve business objectives.
- Develop, document, and maintain operational processes and procedures.
- Work across organizations (engineering, commodity management, transportation, tax, and legal) to drive partner and customer solutions to meet immediate needs and achieve shared objectives. This requires a balance of compliance requirements against business costs, supply chain strategy, delivery timelines, and legal risks.
- Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance governance processes.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years’ experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regulations
- Deep expertise in HTS classification and ECCN determination for complex manufactured goods (hardware, electronics, robotics, or similar)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Ability to apply trade knowledge to business flows, and understand priorities from a financial and tax assessment perspective highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing classification programs at scale across multiple jurisdictions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, N.Reading - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Is your passion inspired by invention? Is problem solving through teamwork in your DNA? Do you like the idea of seeing how your work affects the bigger picture? Answer yes to any of these and you will fit right in here at Amazon Robotics (AR). We are a smart team of doers that work passionately to apply innovative advances in robotics and software to solve real-world challenges that will transform our customers’ experiences in ways we cannot even imagine yet. We invent new improvements every day. We are Amazon Robotics and we will give you the tools and support you need to invent with us in ways that are rewarding, fulfilling and fun.
The Robotics Trade Supply Chain Controls (RTSCC) team is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Program Manager who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys tackling large-scale, complex challenges in a fast-paced, startup-like setting. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of global trade regulation, supply chain operations, and robotics innovation.
As a single threaded leader, you will be responsible for developing and executing the global strategy for product classification (HTS, ECCN) across Amazon Robotics' expanding product portfolio.
Key job responsibilities
- Develop and execute the global product classification strategy for HTS and ECCN across all Amazon Robotics product lines, from concept through General Availability (GA).
- Own critical compliance gates throughout the Product Development Process (PDP): initial ECCN/HTS assessment, full BOM classification, export readiness validation, and post-entry compliance monitoring.
- Proactively identify and drive automation, simplification, and process improvement initiatives.
- Effectively navigate trade-offs and priorities, ensuring we prioritize the right work to achieve business objectives.
- Develop, document, and maintain operational processes and procedures.
- Work across organizations (engineering, commodity management, transportation, tax, and legal) to drive partner and customer solutions to meet immediate needs and achieve shared objectives. This requires a balance of compliance requirements against business costs, supply chain strategy, delivery timelines, and legal risks.
- Build communications and training plans to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance governance processes.
A day in the life
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Maternity and Parental Leave Options
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
If you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you’re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply!
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- 6+ years’ experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regulations
- Deep expertise in HTS classification and ECCN determination for complex manufactured goods (hardware, electronics, robotics, or similar)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging technology and implementing lean principles / Six Sigma methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent
- Ability to apply trade knowledge to business flows, and understand priorities from a financial and tax assessment perspective highly desirable
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing classification programs at scale across multiple jurisdictions
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, MA, N.Reading - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, MA, Westboro - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 121,200.00 - 163,900.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian trade compliance experience maps directly to U.S. requirements, but your familiarity with EAR, ITAR, and OFAC sanctions frameworks matters more to hiring managers than AUSTRADE or DIBP experience. Highlight any export controls or dual-use goods work explicitly.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for employers who have filed LCAs under SOC codes for compliance managers. Prior filings signal that a company already understands the E-3 visa process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Clarify your specialty occupation case before applying
Trade Compliance Manager roles must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to qualify as a specialty occupation. If your target role lists 'preferred' rather than 'required' for a degree, flag that early. A vague job description can complicate your LCA before it's filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and the sequencing matters for your start date.
Address E-3 practicalities in offer negotiations
Confirm your employer will pay the LCA prevailing wage and cover filing fees before you accept. The E-3 is employer-tied, so any role change after approval requires a new LCA and a fresh visa stamp at a consulate.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if you hold a three-year qualification
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted for E-3 specialty occupation purposes, but some consular officers request a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service to confirm U.S. equivalency. Arrange this before your interview.
E-3 Visa Trade Compliance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Trade Compliance Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Trade Compliance Manager roles by employers who have demonstrated E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Standard job boards don't surface sponsorship willingness, which means most applications go to employers who won't engage an international hire. Searching with Migrate Mate removes that friction.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Is the E-3 or H-1B better for Trade Compliance Manager roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a straightforward advantage. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and the 10,500-slot allocation has never been exhausted. H-1B registrations far exceed available slots each year, meaning most applicants aren't selected. Trade Compliance Manager roles qualify equally under both visa types as specialty occupations, so Australians should pursue the E-3 first.
Does a Trade Compliance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as international trade, supply chain management, business, or law. The key test is whether the degree is a genuine requirement, not a preference. Roles involving ITAR, EAR, or OFAC compliance typically satisfy this standard because the regulatory complexity demands specialized academic training.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Trade Compliance Manager?
You can change employers, but each new position requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp obtained at an Australian consulate. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there's no formal E-3 transfer mechanism that lets you start work immediately upon filing. You'll need your new employer to complete the LCA process and your consulate appointment before you begin the new role.