AUTOSAR Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used AUTOSAR
Olfa A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)
- Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
- Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
- Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
- Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
- Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
- Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
- Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
- Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)
Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git
Burhan D.
Last position:
Enterprise Architect & Solution Architect at DB Netz AG
With project PRIZMA, DB will modernize its infrastructure on the one hand, and develop a fail-safe IT landscape on the other hand, which can be restored quickly and securely in case of a disaster.
- Capture current architectures of existing systems as well as methodical consulting and development of target architectures
- Deepen and maintain the building plan / target IT landscape
- Implement technical architecture concepts & architecture descriptions
- Implement migration concepts for updating and further developing the platform and information systems
- Assess submitted improvement suggestions as part of the project
- Capability management: identify capability gaps, develop target visions, and support transformation planning within the enterprise architecture.
- Create a compatibility matrix of the components in use and compare dependencies of specific versions
- Create an IT concept for extending the platform with the following topics: hardware and software requirements, security, licensing, high availability, load balancing, backup & recovery, update strategy, monitoring integration, etc.
- Coordinate with business architects as well as technical architects from the cross-functional architecture area of the PRISMA program for the topics (backup, Active Directory, monitoring, Citrix, and business applications ...)
- Status meetings and alignment of project planning with the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager
- Advise the Release Train Engineer / Project Manager in identifying project risks
- Advise the System Architect Engineers in steering the implementation of the concept
- Implement the IT concept
- Document the infrastructure
Label: MS Project, LINUX, Windows, ORACLE, Java, REST, SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange, UML, Enterprise Architect, BPMN, AZURE, AWS, V-MODEL, Micro Service, VisualStudio, SAP S/4HANA, SCRUM(SAFE), ESB (TIBCO), Python, Innovator, LeanIX (TOGAF), Ansible, Ansible Tower, Ansible Automation, ROBOT, SpringBoot
Pierre-Jean A.
Last position:
Verification Engineer – Aviation at Tri.Merge GmbH
- Automated analysis of test script repositories using Python
- Set up a SQLite database for signal and value tracking
- Identified critical inconsistencies through ad hoc SQL queries
- Technologies: Python, SQLite, Excel/ODBC
Gerold K.
Last position:
Software Project Manager at Pioneer Europe R&D Center
- Field: Automotive / Amplifier
- freelance
- Mercedes Benz AG: MBOS 2.0 Amp581
- Coordination of an international software team
- Setting up and adapting development structures
- Representing software topics in all committees and meetings
- Coordination of various software suppliers
- Software responsibility for VDA 6.3 Audit & ASPICE Assessment
Rajan K.
Last position:
Technical Lead/BTV at BMW, Daimler (Mercedes), VW Group, Hella, Ficosa, Cariad (Audi/Porsche/Skoda)
- Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
- Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
- Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
- Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
- Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
- Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
- Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
- Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
- Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
- Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
- Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
- Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
- Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
- Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
- Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
- Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
- Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
- Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
- Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
- Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
- Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
- Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.
Vaibhav G.
Last position:
Expert Software & Functions Engineer at AVL Software & Functions GmbH
E-Drive Control
- Performed Model-Based Development (MBD) of application software (ASW) functions for E-Drive control using AVL & customer toolchains
- Translated product requirements into scalable, high-performance Simulink models for high-visibility projects, ensuring compliance with V-Model, AUTOSAR, ASPICE, ISO 26262, MAAB, MISRA, MXAM
- Automatic code generation (.c, .h, .arxml) using Embedded Coder
- Analyzed and derived system and ASW requirements, along with test cases, using PTC Integrity, CodeBeamer & PikeTec TPT
- Performed Verification & Validation of ASW using MIL/SIL/HIL, model/code coverage, exception report, req. & test case traceability
- Reviewed requirements, test cases and ASW, providing feedback to testing & development teams to drive bug fixes & improvements
- Created signals in Visu-IT-ADD & Vector DaVinci Developer Classic
- Documented ASW functions using Visu-IT-FunDoc & customer tool
- Updated enterprise architecture (EA) framework for system & ASW
- Created whitebox specifications for Inverter subsystem using Visio
- Commissioned & tested Inverters on Power HIL
- Mentored colleagues to foster collaboration & knowledge sharing
Mohamed Issam K.
Last position:
Cyber Security Software Project Manager (ADAS) at Continental
- SW project coordination, integration of cyber security functions, and planning/tracking of processes (CS-DIA) with the customer
- Team management, preparation of cyber security qualification, and conducting audits
- Multinational team (Serbia, Germany) and supplier support (Tier 2: Renesas, Eeins, Argus …)
S.r.k. C.
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at STEPPS GmbH / Motherson Dr. Schneider
Project: Intelligent Light Communication Software — Audi
- Analysis and clarification of system requirements with the customer and translation into software architecture and design decisions
- Architecture and implementation of CAN FD and SPI communication on NXP S32K312
- Design and development of flash bootloader, flash driver, and boot manager for secure OTA-capable updates
- Configuration of the AUTOSAR BSW architecture (Dcm, Dem, NvM, BswM, Os, Mcu, Port, Com stack, Rtc) for portability and maintainability
- Design of the crypto stack (Csm, CryIf, Crypto) for secure flash and diagnostic data; integration of the NXP HSE core and wrapper layer
- Integration of customer-specific modules (Sfd, Ivd, Npm) into the Vector AUTOSAR stack
- Definition of the memory architecture: Memmap, CMake, and linker script configuration
- Leading board bring-up for the Audi light demo platform; implementation of diagnostic routines and identifiers
Kai W.
Last position:
Schwarz IT KG
- Migration of the software development process for medical technology software to the C/C++ package manager Conan and development of macOS-specific system components
Ulf S.
Last position:
Innovation Manager at Claas
- Steer innovation projects for AI-based systems, focusing on plant detection technology for agricultural applications.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives within software departments, advocating for Agile methodologies and Scrum-based workflows.
- Analyse and optimise team infrastructure, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and strategic development.
- Pioneered integration of AI technology in agricultural equipment, significantly advancing precision farming techniques.
- Designed a cloud-based dashboard platform, facilitating real-time data access and decision-making for field management.
- Developed camera-based GPS systems for tractors, enhancing field analysis capabilities.
- Created and implemented AI interfaces for pre-processing image data, ensuring seamless statistics delivery to the cloud via LTE.
- Innovated cloud-based dashboard platforms, introducing cutting-edge technology concepts and coordinating cross-functional teams to execute project visions.
Uwe S.
Last position:
Software Developer Embedded Systems at Self-employed
Miodrag M.
Last position:
Senior Consultant for System Software Development and Project Management at KOM Motive Ltd
Consulting and project management for customers such as Advantest, IBM, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, Adara Networks, Themis Computers, CheckPoint, Smart Technologies Inc, Soma Networks Inc, Plus Server AG, Positron Inc.
Roles: Software Team Lead, Subproject Lead, System Subproject Lead, System Engineering, Requirements Engineering and Management, QA and Process Expert.
Automotive industry experience (2008–2025) with customers such as Elektrobit, Valeo, Magna, Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler, BMW, TRW, ALPS.
Project examples:
Hanon Systems: CI/CD development and test automation (ETAS ISOLAR AUTOSAR, Jenkins, AWS, Azure).
Magna Inc. and GETRAG: Consulting for SW integration and process improvement (ASPICE audit, ASIL-B).
Valeo: SW project lead for Park Assist and Volvo/JLR, release planning, mentoring, process adjustments, ASPICE compliance.
Schaeffler AG: System engineer and SW project manager, development of functional specifications, subprocess frameworks for RM, CM, V&V.
Mahle Electric Drives: System Requirements Engineer, algorithm optimization, Embedded C/C++, unit and integration testing.
Bosch/Daimler: Design and development of Multi-Core-AUTOSAR and RTE layers, Continuous Integration Framework, Change Management.
Elektrobit: Development of AUTOSAR BSW configuration tools, bootloader framework, performance optimization, debugging.
ALPS Automotive/CDN Automotive: Low-memory AUTOSAR architecture, BSW and ASW integration, automation of documentation and code generation.
KOM Technologies Group: Internal SW Development Subcontracting for Daimler OHCM, CAN drivers, SSA integration, AURIX MCAL development.
Extensive Linux/Automotive experience (2005–2025) at MBTI, Advantest Corporation, Harman Samsung, Valeo, Molabo GmbH, Continental Automotive, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, General Dynamics Mission Systems, US Telco Vendor, Adara Networks, Positron Inc, Soma Networks Inc, CheckPoint, NDA projects, Plus Server AG, KOM Technologies Group (R&D).
Shiqing F.
Last position:
Technical Director at EmotionPool GmbH
- Spearheaded the EU market entry strategy for L3/L4 autonomous logistics vehicles, driving the technological localization and deployment of the parent company’s smart robotics portfolio.
- Orchestrated technical alignment between top-tier autonomous driving suppliers across China and Europe, translating complex client requirements into precise engineering specifications compliant with EU standards.
- Cultivated strategic joint R&D initiatives with leading European universities, research institutes, and enterprises, accelerating the transition of cutting-edge robotic concepts into commercial products.
- Directed the end-to-end architecture of intelligent warehousing solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in optimizing hardware integration for autonomous vehicles & robots, and overall system performance.
- Led the R&D of high-fidelity simulation and AI algorithms using NVIDIA Isaac Sim & Lab, establishing robust "Sim-to-Real" pipelines to train and validate dynamic path planning optimization, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and complex navigation stacks prior to physical deployment.
- Maintained hands-on oversight of the core system architecture, focusing on bottom-level performance tuning, AI model inference acceleration with TensorRT/ONNX Runtime, and sensor integration.
Goran P.
Last position:
Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH
Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.
Responsibilities:
- Test planning, test execution
- Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
- Requirements analysis
- Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
- Carrying out regression and integration tests
- Defect analysis
- Simulation and validation
- NetSniffer Wireshark
- Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
- Reporting
- Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
- V-Model
- CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)
Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)
Sherif O.
Last position:
Developer at NXP Dresden
- Identified and resolved AUTOSAR violations in master code to ensure compliance with automotive software standards
- Verified product requirements against implementations using DOORS, ensuring full traceability and alignment with ISO 26262
- Managed and refined JIRA tickets, documented processes in Confluence, and maintained version control via GIT/Bitbucket
- Performed post-rebase code cleanup and validation across branches to maintain consistency in automotive software development
- Applied quality management principles to ensure compliance with automotive SPICE/ASPICE processes, including DSP and audio-related software validation
- Leveraged knowledge of Xtensa chips for low-level optimization in automotive C/C++ embedded systems
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Statistics of experts using AUTOSAR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
98%
Master's degree or higher
80%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using AUTOSAR
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
AUTOSAR experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (93%)
- Manufacturing (69%)
- Information Technology (58%)
- Aerospace and Defense (32%)
- Telecommunication (32%)
- Education (27%)
- Healthcare (24%)
- Energy (17%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
AUTOSAR in vehicles
AUTOSAR, short for AUTomotive Open System ARchitecture, is a standardized framework for vehicle software. It separates application functions from the underlying ECU hardware and supports reusable interfaces, modular components, and consistent communication. Companies use it for body control, powertrain, chassis, active safety, and connected vehicle systems.
Classic and Adaptive
AUTOSAR Classic targets embedded control units with predictable timing and resource limits. AUTOSAR Adaptive supports higher-performance computing, service-oriented communication, dynamic updates, and more flexible applications. Choosing between them depends on safety goals, hardware, real-time behavior, connectivity, and the vehicle architecture.
Ecosystem and tooling
AUTOSAR work connects software components, runtime environments, operating systems, communication stacks, and configuration tools. Specialists often work with CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, SOME/IP, diagnostics, bootloaders, and calibration workflows. They may also handle requirements, model-based development, build systems, and hardware abstraction.
Typical project work
- Map software components to ECU functions and interfaces
- Configure communication, diagnostics, memory, and operating system modules
- Integrate supplier software with the basic software layer
- Validate behavior through unit, integration, and system testing
- Prepare migration paths from Classic to Adaptive architectures
When companies need specialists
Freelance expertise helps when an automotive team is integrating a new ECU, replacing a supplier, or preparing a platform for series production. It is also valuable during configuration changes, interface disputes, safety reviews, and difficult integration defects. In Germany, collaboration may involve OEM, Tier supplier, and embedded software teams across several sites, with clear documentation and German or English communication.
What strong experts bring
Strong AUTOSAR professionals understand both the standard and the constraints of real vehicle programs. They can trace requirements to configuration, explain trade-offs between modules, and diagnose issues across application, RTE, basic software, network, and hardware layers. Look for evidence of disciplined version control, repeatable builds, reviewable configurations, and test results that reflect the target ECU rather than only a simulation.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about AUTOSAR? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
AUTOSAR is used to structure software for electronic control units and high-performance vehicle computers. It defines standardized interfaces and software layers for functions such as braking, body control, powertrain, diagnostics, and connected services.
AUTOSAR Classic is designed for deterministic embedded systems with fixed functions and strict resource limits. AUTOSAR Adaptive is intended for more powerful computing environments that need service-oriented communication, dynamic deployment, and flexible updates.
A strong AUTOSAR specialist should understand embedded C or C++, ECU hardware, real-time operating systems, and automotive networks such as CAN and Ethernet. Knowledge of diagnostics, functional safety, cybersecurity, configuration tools, and software testing is also valuable.
The right level of experience depends on the assignment. A configuration task may need someone familiar with a specific stack and toolchain, while an ECU integration or platform migration calls for an AUTOSAR specialist who can manage interfaces, dependencies, testing, and supplier coordination.
AUTOSAR work can often be done remotely when requirements, configurations, repositories, and test access are available. On-site work may still be needed for ECU bring-up, vehicle testing, restricted lab systems, or close coordination with automotive teams in Germany.
AUTOSAR offers standardized interfaces, clearer separation between applications and hardware, and broader supplier interoperability. A proprietary architecture may provide tighter local control, but it can increase dependence on internal conventions and make reuse or supplier handover more difficult.
A freelancer working with AUTOSAR should clarify whether the project uses Classic, Adaptive, or both, along with the ECU platform, stack supplier, configuration tools, communication protocols, and development process. Access rules, delivery ownership, testing responsibilities, and on-site expectations should be agreed early.
Ask the AUTOSAR professional to explain a real integration problem, the reasoning behind a configuration choice, and how defects were traced across software layers. Strong answers connect requirements, generated code, network behavior, hardware constraints, test evidence, and maintainable documentation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 734 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects, 98% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 80% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects are Automotive (93%), Manufacturing (69%), and Information Technology (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects are Product Development (98%), Information Technology (92%), and Quality Assurance (88%).
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