Over the past two years, mobility startups have begun to account for a growing portion of VC-led investment as a demand for more sustainable and cheaper travel and transport continues to grow. Mobility startups focus, not surprisingly, on mobility, but in addition to making life easier, they are also changing how we view transport on both a public and private level.
The sector itself is being driven by three distinct trends: electrification of vehicles, connected and autonomous vehicles and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS), and there are dozens of U.S.-based startups leading the charge.
Statistics from the Global Startup Heat Map show that the U.S. has the highest concentration of mobility startups, followed by Western Europe. Companies such as Moove Transport and LuftCar are changing the world of travel through transport, with the sector showing no sign of slowing down.
Growth sectors
Growth for the MaaS sector alone is expected to grow by a compound annual growth rate of 17% from 2022 to 2030, with its expected valuation in 2030 expected to be $815.2 billion, rising from $196.4 billion in 2021, according to predictions from Precedence Research. Reasons for the growth can be put down to government incentives for companies reducing emissions, and consumer demand for smarter, and more environmentally-sound alternatives.
What this means for those working in tech or looking to break into the industry is that there is longevity and security to be found within the mobility sector. If you were impacted by the recent layoffs at tech giants Meta, Twitter or Stripe, there are still opportunities to be found across mobility-as-a-service giants such as Moovit, Lyft or Citymapper.
For those currently employed within the tech sector and concerned about job security, a move to the mobility sector will result in a more stable job. And the sector is not just for those currently working in tech; roles across marketing, talent management, finance and communications are available and will also benefit from the growth of the sector.
The Science + Nature Job Board is filled with roles across all sectors, including several mobility startups. Some standout options are highlighted below.
1. Siemens Energy
In 2020, Siemens Energy and Siemens Mobility signed a cooperation agreement which saw the two arms of Siemens AG join forces and work together in the promotion of hydrogen mobility, focusing on clean and emissions-free mass transit and regional transport. Siemens Mobility focuses on solutions for industrial partners across trams, light rail, metro, commuter and regional trains, high-speed and very high-speed trains as well as related services.
Siemens Energy is currently recruiting for a number of US-based roles, including Technical Support Engineer and IT Project Manager. Browse all available roles across Siemens Energy and Mobility.
2. Arcadis
Arcadis is a Netherlands-founded company that currently operates across 40 countries worldwide, including the U.S. Committed to finding solutions to the world's environmental and climate challenges, it is currently working towards changing how and when people commute, merging the worlds of travel with tech to create a truly seamless experience. The Arcadis Future Mobility project is ongoing and focuses on sustainable travel and mobility as a service.
Arcadis is currently hiring for a number of roles, including Environmental Project Manager, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer and Systems Engineer. Explore all available roles at Arcadis.
3. Tesla
While it is longer considered a startup, Tesla is a giant in the mobility industry with its ongoing commitment to clean transport. While thoughts on staff culture can vary from employee to employee, the fact remains that Tesla is a leading company within the industry and working here brings with it gravitas and experience to add to your resume.
Tesla is currently hiring for a number of roles, including Senior Software Product Manager, and Software QA Engineer. Discover all the available opportunities within Tesla.
