
Executive Search for EV & Smart Mobility Platform Leaders
We help EV and mobility innovators hire the AI, data, and technology leaders they can’t afford to get wrong — from autonomous driving to global fleet platforms.
Where EV Meets AI: The Talent Challenge Powering Smart Mobility
Electric Vehicles (EVs) and smart mobility platforms are converging into one of the most disruptive shifts in transport. Startups and OEMs alike are integrating AI in mobility systems, building scalable EV infrastructure, and launching data-driven fleet services. But hiring the right technical and operational leaders is increasingly complex — requiring deep cross-domain fluency in AI, software, automotive engineering, and urban logistics. Lucent helps emerging mobility companies hiring at the intersection of autonomy, electrification, and platform scale.

EV startups and scaleups designing the future of electric transport

Companies building self-driving systems and sensor intelligence

Urban and shared mobility platforms scaling operations across cities
Typical Searches in EV & Smart Mobility
VP of Engineering (EV Systems)
Head of Autonomous Software / Chief AI Officer
Director of Charging Infrastructure & Energy Strategy
Head of Data Science (Mobility Analytics)
VP of Product (Connected Vehicles)
Director of Fleet Technology
Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.
Why EV Talent Strategy Is a High-Stakes Game
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AI complexity in autonomy, perception, and route optimization
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Deep interdisciplinary needs: mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineering
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Capital-intensive scaling with urgent hiring timelines
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High regulatory scrutiny and safety standards (FMVSS, UNECE, etc.)
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Difficulty relocating talent to on-site R&D or manufacturing hubs
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Extreme competition for battery, powertrain, and AI leadership
Expert Search at the Crossroads of AI, EV, and Mobility Scale
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Active insights at the convergence of AI, electrification, and mobility
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Rigorous 83-step Lucent Smart Search® process ensures precision and fit
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Proven success in high-impact, hard-to-fill leadership roles
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Fast, flexible, and global delivery tailored to growth-stage and scaling companies
Book a Discovery Call
Our expertise in mapping talent across tech sectors offers an invaluable advantage in securing the people poised to fuel your next stage of growth. To find out if we can help you secure talent for your team from specific markets, book a no-obligation 20-30 minute consultation call.