Still, as they scout new talent, car companies are losing some of their top minds. In April, Uber Technologies Inc. hired Ford’s Sherif Marakby, who oversaw the car maker’s hybrid- and electric-car engineering, to head its global vehicle programs. One way auto makers are building skilled software talent is by investing in Silicon Valley firms. A number came from auto makers such as Ford and Tesla, according to an analysis of LinkedIn LNKD -3.98 % profiles by The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Betts built a reputation as a manufacturing guru over a career spanning nearly two decades at top car makers.

Source: Wall Street Journal June 13, 2016 01:51 UTC