Career
Join the material revolution
Smobya is a venture-backed startup on a mission to engineer exponentially better materials through fermentation – completely bypassing animals and petrochemicals.
We don’t just build sustainable alternatives; we build superior ones. By replacing legacy materials at scale, we have the power to slash the fashion industry’s carbon emissions by up to 70%. Scale that across other global verticals, and the impact is unparalleled.
Join us and help rewrite the DNA of global industry.
Open Roles
Sometimes, the timing of hiring and the availability of the best candidates do not match. If you feel like we are a great fit, but do not see an open position right now, we still strongly encourage you to apply through our general application form.
General Application
Full time, Part timeRecruitment windows and the availability of great candidates do not always align. If you feel like we are a great fit, but do not see an open position right now, we still strongly encourage you to apply through this general application form.
About us
Smobya is one of the pioneering startups developing Bacterial Nanocellulose solutions for textile and upholstery applications today. We are creating clean, plastic-free bio-textiles to present commercially viable and high quality options instead of the currently used harmful materials such as plastic leather.
We are looking for people who:
- Are passionate about working on meaningful projects that contribute to a smarter future.
- Enjoy solving hard problems while creating innovative and useful solutions.
- Thrive in a team environment but also have the initiative to work independently when needed.
- Can navigate a constantly changing and evolving project
For more info, please see our careers page or reach out at hello@smobya.com
Our Culture
We’re on the hunt for amazing people looking to make a real difference. Let’s face it, though – building a successful startup is all about teamwork. That’s why we need to be on the same page when it comes to our core values.
As an early stage team member, you will be influential in shaping Smobya’s culture. We’ve put together a map of behaviors that reflect what we stand for and how we work together. Take a look – if these resonate with you, chances are you’ll fit right in.
- You are humble and open to others’ great ideas.
- You act with good intentions, trusting your colleagues to do the same.
- You dedicate time to help colleagues.
- You own your mistakes and share the lessons learned.
- You are persistent and optimistic
- You stay calm under pressure
- You strive to reduce complexity and keep things simple.
- You look beyond the obvious to identify underlying systemic issues.
- You can collaborate with teammates from diverse backgrounds.
- You are keen to contribute to building diverse teams where everyone feels welcome and respected.
- You are deeply committed to the success of the company and seek what is best for Smobya.
- You inspire others with your dedication to excellence.
- You are enthusiastic about your work.
- You are impact-driven, dedicated to being part of a solution to drive change and replace harmful textile and leather materials.
- You are proud to work in climate-tech, solving challenging problems every day.
- You are data driven
- You challenge the status quo and always look for better ways.
- You prioritize long-term impacts over short-term gains.
- You can navigate through uncertainty.
- You give and welcome constructive criticism at all levels and don’t take it personally.
- You listen carefully and strive to understand before responding.
- You only say things about colleagues that you would say to their face.
- You engage in open debate and support open decisions.
- You are curious and driven to expand your understanding.
- You learn quickly and eagerly.
- You notice patterns and connections that others miss.
- You take calculated risks while being open to potential setbacks
- You can make tough decisions and you do not overthink