AUTOSAR Experts in Germany
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Goran Popovic
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)
Burhan Dinler
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
Lino Giefer
Last position:
Senior Data Scientist at VinFast Germany GmbH
- Led strategic software development of fusion algorithms for precise object tracking, trajectory prediction, and environment modeling based on multimodal sensor data (e.g., camera, LiDAR, radar, GNSS, IMU)
- Developed and implemented navigation algorithms for autonomous vehicles, including path planning, obstacle avoidance, and sensor fusion of visual, inertial, and distance-based sensor sources
- Automated extraction and training processes with CI/CD
- Developed and optimized data pipelines and processes in Microsoft Azure using Apache Spark, Databricks, and PySpark
- Developed and optimized embedded software for automotive control units
- Designed latency-critical software for real-time control in robotic systems with RTOS (freeRTOS, SAFERTOS)
- Used the Vector toolchain (CANdela, DaVinci, CANoe) for configuration and diagnostics
- Optimized existing data pipelines and processes (ETL, data warehouse, SQL)
- Developed and trained machine learning models using PyTorch
- Created deep-learning-based object detection and visual SLAM algorithms, trained on combined data from camera, LiDAR, and IMU sensors
- Implemented computer vision algorithms for object detection and classification in robotic systems using OpenCV and YOLO, utilizing synchronized image and depth data
- Implemented behavior-based control systems for autonomous robots using ROS2 Behavior Trees
- Performed testing, release, and integration of sensor fusion algorithms into automotive production programs
- Ensured adherence to proper software development processes and safety standards to guarantee high data quality (MISRA, ISO 26262, ASPICE)
Olfa Azzabi
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
Mohamed Issam Khelifi
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. Chandra
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
Vaibhav Ganvir
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
Pierre-Jean Albertini-Fujii
Last position:
Verification Engineer – Aviation at Tri.Merge GmbH
- Automated Python-based analysis of test script repositories
- Built a SQLite database for signal and value tracking
- Identified critical discrepancies with ad-hoc SQL queries
- Technologies: Python, SQLite, Excel/ODBC
Jonathan Moreau
Last position:
On-Site Coordinator at Freelance
- Customer interface and relationship management
- Requirements management and work coordination
- Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet
Kai Wolf
Last position:
Schwarz IT KG
- Migration of the software development process of a medical technology software to C/C++ package manager Conan and development of macOS-specific system components
Oliver Ohly
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.
- MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
- Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
- EB Tresos
- Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
- VS Code
- Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.
Peter Jehle
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Shiqing Fan
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.
Sherif Omran
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
Gildas Djomen
Last position:
System Team Lead Diagnostics – Hybrid & Electric Drives (HEV/MHEV/PHEV) for Transmission and Engine (NA/SA) at Stellantis e-transmission
- Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
- Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
- Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
- Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
- Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
- Creation of diagnostic RFQ
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Statistics of experts using AUTOSAR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.3 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 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using AUTOSAR
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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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
AUTOSAR in practice AUTOSAR is a standard architecture for automotive software. It helps teams build control units, software components, and reusable interfaces that can run across many vehicle programs. Companies use it to structure embedded software in a way that is easier to integrate, test, and maintain.
Where it fits
- ECU software layers and basic software integration
- Classic Platform work for deeply embedded control
- Adaptive Platform work for high-performance vehicle computing
- Communication, diagnostics, and signal handling
- System design across supplier and OEM teams
Skills that matter Strong specialists know AUTOSAR architecture, RTE concepts, BSW modules, and configuration tools. They also understand C, C++, embedded Linux, communication stacks, and automotive test methods. Good work is not only coding; it is clear design, correct integration, and disciplined documentation.
Common project needs Companies bring in freelance expertise when a program starts a new ECU, needs to migrate from legacy software, or must align suppliers on a shared architecture. This also happens when a team needs help with integration faults, timing issues, diagnostics, or release preparation. In Germany, this is common in automotive and mobility projects where in-person workshops and remote implementation both matter.
Tooling and ecosystem AUTOSAR projects often involve Vector, ETAS, Elektrobit, and OEM-specific processes. Specialists work with generated code, configuration files, calibration data, and validation tools. They must move carefully between architecture, implementation, and test because small mismatches can affect the whole software stack.
What good experts deliver A strong expert does not just know the terms. They can map requirements to software components, keep interfaces stable, and explain trade-offs between reuse and platform constraints. Companies value professionals who can work with engineers, suppliers, and test teams without creating confusion.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about AUTOSAR? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
AUTOSAR is used to build standardized software architecture for vehicle control units and in-car computing. It helps teams separate application logic from the underlying hardware and reuse software across programs. That matters when several suppliers and internal teams must work on the same platform.
AUTOSAR adds structure, standard interfaces, and reusable modules on top of embedded software. A custom stack can be lighter, but it is harder to standardize across many ECUs and suppliers. Teams choose AUTOSAR when they need consistency, integration discipline, and a common architecture.
AUTOSAR can mean either Classic Platform, Adaptive Platform, or both, depending on the project. Classic is common for resource-constrained control units, while Adaptive fits more complex, high-performance vehicle computing. The right choice depends on your ECU target, operating system, and communication needs.
A strong AUTOSAR specialist usually brings embedded C, C++, communication protocols, diagnostics, and test know-how. On Adaptive work, Linux and software architecture skills matter more. For integration-heavy projects, supplier coordination and clear documentation are just as important as technical depth.
AUTOSAR work is not a good fit for someone who only knows the standard from theory. You usually want someone who has shipped integration work, handled RTE or BSW configuration, and debugged real timing or communication issues. The more complex the ECU landscape, the more important practical project experience becomes.
Yes, AUTOSAR specialists often work remotely for German teams, especially for architecture, configuration support, and debugging. On-site time can still help during workshops, test benches, or supplier alignment meetings. Many projects use a mixed setup with remote delivery and local sessions when needed.
A strong AUTOSAR expert can explain the system architecture clearly and connect it to actual ECU behavior. Look for evidence of handled integrations, resolved interface issues, and clean handover documents. It also helps if they can work across tools, teams, and suppliers without losing traceability.
A AUTOSAR project often comes with strict interfaces, review steps, and detailed integration rules. Freelancers should expect to work with specification documents, tool-generated artifacts, and tight coordination with test and release teams. Clear communication is important because many issues come from mismatched assumptions rather than code alone.
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 736 € 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 2.3 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 (57%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used AUTOSAR in their recent projects are Product Development (98%), Information Technology (91%), and Quality Assurance (88%).
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