Boost Experts in Germany
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Jens R.
Last position:
Platform Architect & Senior Developer at Direct client, industrial measurement technology, medium-sized company
- Technical leadership across hardware, firmware, and software teams; scope: hardware/firmware team (4 people) and leadership group (5 people)
- Consolidated and documented a product family that had grown over more than 15 years and aligned it with CRA compliance — from the bare-metal I/O module to the cloud interface.
- Provided the most important customer product with the essential requirements and architecture documentation within two months — for a firmware landscape that had grown over more than 15 years. It now supports the customer’s modernization strategy.
- Established a monthly reporting line to the supervisory board and executive board within three months: nine meetings since 12/2025. The report itself is versioned and built from the CI pipeline; it is based on automatically collected activity and release data instead of assessments.
- Built a container-based CI/CD infrastructure from scratch: cross-compilation, host tests, and documentation builds in one continuous pipeline.
- Introduced declarative QA gates for DevOps and development artifacts — from the start using lefthook instead of pre-commit, executed in a dedicated container image.
Technologies used: arc42, req42, tpo42, docToolchain, PlantUML, ArchiMate, C4 model, ADR, C, C++ (GTest), CMake, Bare Metal (ARM Cortex-M3/M7), OCI containers, Jenkins, lefthook, Prometheus, Grafana, SBOM, CRA, OPC, SCADA, PLC integration, IPv6 migration, Zero Trust, Sociocracy 3.0, Cynefin
Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
Michael M.
Last position:
IT PROJECT MANAGER (MS Exchange) at Statutory health insurance fund on behalf of Randstad Digital Germany (formerly AUSY Technologies Germany)
Migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 and Exchange Online, as well as the introduction of a backup solution and an archiving solution. The goal was to securely modernize the email and archiving infrastructure in compliance with legal requirements and ensure high performance.
Responsibilities as IT PROJECT MANAGER: Overall project management and operational coordination / Ensuring compliance with budget and resource limits / Ensuring project objectives are met / Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and policies, including ISMS, ITIL, and data protection requirements / Preparing and presenting management reports for the project sponsor and steering committee / Coordinating cross-functional teams across Exchange, network, data protection, and IT security / Planning and carrying out the migration from Exchange 2016 to Exchange 2019 / Planning and carrying out the migration from Exchange 2019 to Exchange Online / Planning and introducing a backup solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating an EU-wide tender for an archiving solution, including market research with potential suppliers / Planning and introducing an archiving solution for Exchange Online / Coordinating and preparing the BAS notices required for the project / Coordinating and aligning with stakeholders (for example, business units, external service providers, and suppliers) to define requirements and deliver solutions
Technical environment: MS Exchange 2016, MS Exchange 2019, MS Exchange Online, MSOffice, MS Planner, MS Powerpoint, MS Project, MS Teams, CodeTwo, Hornet Security
Kai W.
Last position:
biobedded systems GmbH
- Embedded software development for EMS safety boards in medical technology according to IEC 62304 / ISO 13485
- Technologies: C++, OpenCV, Python, Qt6, JTAG, UART, CMake, IEC 62304, ISO 13485
Kornél L.
Last position:
Computer Vision Algorithm Engineer (contract) at Sony R&D Center, Stuttgart Laboratory 1
- Conducted research and development in the field of large-scale 3D reconstruction
Deepak N.
Last position:
Consultant at Advantest Europe Gmbh
- Develop hardware drivers and middleware using C++11, Java and Python
- Design of various RF features such as deembedding based on stakeholder requests
- Work with multiple teams to design drivers for multiple RF products
- Perform HW control to deliver RF signals and measure modulated response
- Develop RF drivers for generation of low noise signals to test WiFi7 products
- Use digital modulation techniques such as QAM for low level driver development
- Develop low level USB drivers for device enumeration
- Develop drivers for HW relay control of control boards for device testing
- Perform JTAG operations on devices under test
- Use network-based protocols (SFTP, UFTP, FTP, SSH) for control board communication
- Manage HW devices such as BADC and EEPROM for control board maintenance
- Utilize C++11/14/17 features, template metaprogramming and STL
- Employ multithreading for testing and control of multiple HW devices
- Develop tools for deployment of customer OS on control boards
- Perform component and integration tests using CxxTest
- Follow Scaled Agile Framework for software development
- Create detailed design documents using PlantUML
Lino G.
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)
Krzysztof G.
Last position:
C++ Software Developer at HENSOLDT AG
Development of new simulator features and extension of existing modules using C++.
GUI design and implementation with Qt for Windows, including redesigns to improve usability and workflow.
Maintenance and expansion of existing codebase: refactoring, bug fixes, and modularization to support new capabilities.
Version control using Git.
Performance optimization of simulation to meet real-time constraints.
Creating and maintaining documentation: technical comments, design docs, API references and user manuals.
Led a redesign that improved operator workflow and reduced task completion time.
Extended simulator architecture to support multiple new scenario types while preserving backward compatibility.
Implemented refactoring and modularization that simplified maintenance and accelerated feature delivery.
Technologies: C++03, Qt4.6, QMake, Git, V-Model, Windows
Ronald T.
Last position:
Product Owner at Dataport AöR
- Setting up and growing the business unit
- Stakeholder management
- Conducting and facilitating workshops to gather requirements
- Requirements analysis and solution design
- Backlog management
- Project planning and management
- Resource planning
Michael E.
Last position:
Software Developer at Continental
- Supported a telematics component in the automotive sector with SELinux and open-source license management.
- Products: SELinux, iMX8, ScanCode.
- Skills: Linux, firmware development, Python.
Arne H.
Last position:
Embedded Fullstack Developer at IoT / Infrastructure Automation Sector
- Analysis of legacy codebase and identification of architectural issues, implementing improvements in coordination with the Product Owner.
- Development of clean, efficient, and fully documented code following established software engineering practices and standards.
- Analysis of Erlang components in backend and device layers to provide recommendations for ensuring stable system operation.
- Setup and optimization of CI/CD pipelines on client infrastructure, including testing, debugging, and certificate management quality assurance.
- Participation in planning, design, and implementation of epics and stories according to Product Owner specifications.
- Technical consultation for Product Owner regarding Erlang codebase management and best practices.
- Collaboration with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Elixir & Phoenix + PostgreSQL
- Erlang
- IoT
- CI/CD
- Git
- Agile/Scrum
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Frontend (VueJS)
- Embedded Devices
Edda N.
Last position:
Independent Software Developer at Professional Programming
since 03.2025: development of new functionality, customer-specific adaptations and bug fixing of an ERP system in the inventory management area for medical products (Windows 11, Mumps, GT.M)
09.2022–04.2024: creation of diagnostic routines for the entire vehicle fault memory and implementation of a diagnostic application for the after-sales area using PRODIS Automation (Windows 10, graphical J2EE platform, PRODIS Automation DSA)
09.2020–06.2022: analysis of requirements, creation of concepts and specifications, software development in C, bug fixing, code reviews, module testing, integration, series maintenance according to PTC Integrity Tracker (microprocessor SAMA5, Linux, C, Visual Studio 15/19, Polyspace, MISRA, Integrity PTC, Jenkins, make/cmake)
07.2019–11.2019: implementation and installation of customer-specific adjustments and extensions in the field of electronic payment transactions, preparation and execution of tests (Windows 7, Linux, C++, make, Eclipse, Git)
01.2019–07.2019: software development of headlamp control units according to Automotive SPICE, reviews with QA (microcontroller Renesas RH850, C, Git, Green Hills Compiler/Linker, Visual Studio 2013, Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, Vector CANoe)
01.2017–12.2018: project management, software requirements analysis, development according to MISRA and HIS, QA plan, document reviews, configuration management, on-site support (Renesas RH850, C, Git, Visual Studio 2013, DOORS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Vector CANoe)
02.2013–10.2016: redesign and implementation of CAN/LIN restbus software and D-PDU API, development of various restbus adapters, feature extensions, FIBEX integration, driver control, D-PDU API interface, performance optimization, module tests, documentation, commissioning (Windows 7, C++11/98, Python 3.2, IronPython, Visual Studio 2010/2012/2013, Boost, Doxygen, ClearCase, Vector CANoe, D-Server Softing DTS 8)
06.2011–09.2012: adaptation and maintenance of the MCVI Diagnostic Server according to ASAM MCD-3D 3.0.0 and ODX 2.2, development of diagnostic tools and user interfaces, transformation of ODX data, regression tests with CppUnit and JUnit (Windows 7, C++, Java)
01.2010–05.2011: design, development and commissioning of a program for customer, project and product catalog management (Windows XP, Visual Basic .NET, Microsoft Access)
04.2008–12.2009: programming of ODX data-based diagnostic routines, requirement documents and test specifications, simulation tests, maintenance and bug fixing (Windows XP, J2EE platform, Oracle)
02.2007–12.2007: implementation of the framework for pattern design and management software, functional extensions, setup project (.NET, C++, Visual Studio 8, Microsoft Access, Windows XP)
Yan O.
Last position:
Software Developer (C++, Python) at Vaillant Heizsysteme
- Implementation of communication between heating system modules via the SOME/IP interface in C++
- Development of additional software components in C++
- Execution of unit tests and integration tests in the GitLab CI workflow
- Development of desktop publishing functionality
- Tools: C++, Python, Linux, Robot Framework
Maxim A.
Last position:
External Lecturer (Privatdozent) at Technische Universität Darmstadt
Supervised the course Software Engineering for Bachelor students and delivered lectures.
Alban T.
Last position:
C/C++ Developer on AIX Systems for SAP Kernel System Integration at IBM Research and Development
- AIX/Linux system administrator: deployment of LPARs (Logical Partitions) for SAP Kernel Development
- C/C++ SAP kernel development and integration to SAP HANA Database
- C/C++ programming and software integration, support for SAP kernel on AIX system; development and testing on SAP VDI
- Example: development of the ABEC Tool (AIX Build Environment Checker) to create SAP build environments for debugging process and benchmarking
- Benchmarking and test execution of SAP kernels (test from the communication to the SAP HANA Database and to SAP NetWeaver) on AIX
- Automate the SAP kernel build via Jenkins and benchmarking over crontab jobs
- New C/C++ compiler design and testing (based on Clang++ and LLVM)
- Customer ticket handling to resolve SAP kernel bugs and build failures
- SAP kernel development with Rust programming language, migrating some sub-kernel projects from C/C++ to Rust because of Rust's memory safety model, ownership system, and concurrency features
- Refactoring selected components in Rust and integrating them with existing C++ codebase via FFI
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Statistics of experts using Boost
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
26 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
77%
Doctorate
9%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using Boost
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.
Boost experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (96%)
- Manufacturing (81%)
- Automotive (62%)
- Healthcare (54%)
- Telecommunication (42%)
- Education (38%)
- Banking and Finance (38%)
- Energy (35%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Boost is
Boost is a collection of peer-reviewed C++ libraries that extends the standard library with practical components for production software. The Boost C++ Libraries cover networking, concurrency, containers, algorithms, serialization, testing and more. Several Boost ideas have influenced modern C++ standards, making the ecosystem relevant to teams maintaining both established and newer codebases.
Systems it supports
Boost appears in performance-sensitive software where portability, control and predictable runtime behavior matter. Typical deliverables include:
- Asynchronous services and network clients with Boost.Asio
- HTTP and WebSocket communication with Boost.Beast
- Data exchange and persistence with Boost.Serialization
- Generic algorithms, containers and utility components
- Test suites and reusable C++ infrastructure
It can support embedded software, trading systems, industrial control, automotive platforms, desktop products and backend services.
Libraries and tooling
Strong Boost work depends on choosing focused libraries rather than adding the entire collection by default. Relevant components include Boost.Thread, Boost.Program_options, Boost.Log, Boost.Filesystem, Boost.Regex, Boost.Geometry and Boost.Test. Professionals also work with CMake, package managers, compilers, sanitizers, debuggers and continuous integration pipelines.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance Boost expertise when a C++ product needs a networking layer, a safe migration or better performance without a full rewrite. Useful signs include:
- Legacy C++ relies on unfamiliar Boost modules
- Asynchronous code has race conditions or unclear ownership
- A team must replace custom utilities with tested components
- Builds fail across compiler, operating system or deployment targets
- A product needs profiling, hardening or release support
In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or hardware-focused work may still require on-site workshops.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable Boost specialist understands modern C++ ownership, templates, exception safety, concurrency and ABI concerns. They define clear interfaces, isolate library dependencies and document why a component is needed. They also test failure paths, monitor resource use and plan upgrades instead of treating Boost as a collection of shortcuts.
Choosing the right fit
Review examples that match the system’s constraints, not just a list of Boost modules. Ask how the professional would handle cancellation in Asio, message parsing in Beast, serialization compatibility or a mixed compiler environment. For distributed teams in Germany, confirm communication in the required language, overlap for design sessions and the ability to work securely with the existing repository and toolchain.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Boost.
Boost provides reusable C++ libraries for areas such as asynchronous networking, HTTP and WebSocket communication, serialization, testing, concurrency and generic programming. Companies use it to solve infrastructure problems without building every utility internally.
Boost C++ Libraries offer a broader set of components than the standard library, including libraries that may be absent from a project’s supported language version. Some Boost ideas later enter the C++ standard, but Boost can still provide mature functionality and compatibility for existing systems.
A strong Boost professional usually also knows modern C++, templates, memory ownership, concurrency and exception safety. CMake, Git, testing, sanitizers, profiling and deployment across compilers are valuable because Boost work rarely stands alone.
Boost experience matters most when a system has complex asynchronous flows, strict performance requirements, long-lived serialized data or difficult cross-platform builds. A smaller project may need only focused knowledge of one library, while a legacy platform benefits from someone who can map dependencies and reduce upgrade risk.
Boost C++ Libraries are well suited to remote collaboration because source code, builds and tests can be shared through standard development workflows. On-site sessions may still help for hardware integration, safety reviews or workshops, while remote work requires secure repository access and agreed communication windows.
Boost remains relevant when its libraries provide capabilities, compatibility or deployment support that a project cannot get from the current standard library alone. A careful specialist evaluates whether a standard C++ alternative is sufficient before adding or retaining a Boost dependency.
Ask a Boost professional to explain library selection, ownership, cancellation, error handling and compatibility decisions using a concrete project example. Review tests for failure paths, build reproducibility, documentation and how dependencies are isolated from the rest of the C++ codebase.
Boost assignments can involve anything from one focused library to a large legacy C++ stack with custom build rules. Clarify the compiler matrix, Boost release, operating systems, package management, performance constraints, testing expectations and whether the work includes modernization or production support.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 760 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 77% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects are English (100%), German (96%), and Russian (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects are Information Technology (96%), Manufacturing (81%), and Automotive (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Boost in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (96%), and Quality Assurance (73%).
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