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At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Senior Director, Compliance & Ethics to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to our VP, Global Head of Compliance and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Role Overview

As Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance, you will help lead Bloom Energy’s global ethics and compliance program, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across the company’s worldwide business activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Head of Compliance, you will serve as a senior advisor to leadership on legal and regulatory compliance, risk, and ethical business conduct, while enabling responsible growth across Bloom’s global operations.

This role will design, implement, and continuously enhance and scale a robust compliance framework that aligns with Bloom’s operational footprint across technology, manufacturing, supply chain, customer installations, and service. You will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, HR, IT, and commercial leaders to ensure compliance programs are well-designed, effective, practical, scalable, consistently monitored, and embedded into day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Global Ethics & Compliance Program

• Develop, execute, and scale Bloom’s global compliance strategy, including policies, procedures, and governance structures.
• Oversee risk-based compliance program design aligned with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Conduct compliance risk assessments, including anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, AI, and other risks.
• Implement controls and monitoring mechanisms to mitigate identified risks across global operations.

Anti-Corruption & Third-Party Risk Management

• Lead programs addressing anti-bribery and corruption, including third-party due diligence and supplier risk management.
• Provide oversight of compliance risks in supply chain, manufacturing, and customer installation activities.

Policy Development & Governance

• Draft and maintain global compliance policies, standards, and codes of conduct.
• Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory regimes and internal operational changes.

Training & Culture of Integrity

• Develop and deliver compliance training programs tailored to various functions (e.g., engineering, operations, sales, supply chain).
• Foster a culture of integrity through proactive engagement, communications, and leadership alignment.

Investigations & Issue Management

• Oversee internal investigations into potential misconduct, including whistleblower reports and hotline matters.
• Manage remediation actions and partner with Legal and HR on disciplinary and corrective measures.

Regulatory & Operational Advisory

• Provide strategic and practical guidance on compliance issues across Bloom’s business, including:
• Anti-corruption and bribery compliance
• Trade compliance and export controls
• Data privacy and information security
• AI governance and responsible use of emerging technologies

Program Operations & Reporting

• Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track compliance program effectiveness.
• Report regularly to senior leadership and the Board (or relevant committees) on compliance risks and program performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Security, Finance, HR, and business leaders to integrate compliance into core business processes.
• Drive process improvements that enhance scalability and operational efficiency.

Data Analytics

• Partner with the business to incorporate data into compliance program operations.
• Develop a process by which the compliance function analyzes and operationalizes the data into the program.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required
• 15+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, with significant leadership responsibility in a global organization, preferably at a public company
• Deep expertise in anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA), trade compliance, and third-party risk management
• Experience in data governance and compliance, including data privacy and AI
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs in complex, technology-driven, or industrial environments
• Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated experience conducting and managing investigations
• Experience running the day-to-day operations of a global compliance program, such as Travel & Entertainment functions, due diligence on third parties, and compliance training
• Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

Salary Ranges:

$246,800.00 - $355,200.00