
Executive Search for EV & Smart Mobility Platform Leaders
We help EV and mobility innovators hire the AI, data, and operations leaders they can’t afford to get wrong — from autonomous driving to global fleet platforms.
What’s Changing in EV & Smart Mobility Platforms?
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 software, automotive engineering, and urban logistics. Lucent helps emerging mobility companies hiring at the intersection of autonomy, electrification, and platform scale.

Designing and scaling next-gen electric vehicles

AI-first players redefining how cities move

Global teams building cleaner, smarter transport
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)
Safety & Regulatory Compliance Lead
Director of Fleet Technology & Ops
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Need help scoping your next critical role? We can help define it — not just fill it.
Why Is Hiring in EV & Smart Mobility So Complex?
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Few leaders blend automotive, AI, and mobility platform expertise
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Intense global competition for top-tier battery, software, and autonomy talent
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Cross-functional roles demand understanding of safety, UX, and data
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Urban deployment, charging networks, and infrastructure scale-up add complexity
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EV startups face capital pressures — hiring must de-risk product and market launches
Why Clients Choose Lucent
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Unmatched insight at the convergence of AI, electrification, and mobility
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Rigorous 83-step 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.