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Meet FRATCH Experts in Leipzig, who have recently used C

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Knud W.

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Lead Programmer, Architect and Deputy Product Owner

Leipzig
Knud W.

Last position:

Lead Programmer, Architect and Deputy Product Owner at Bundesagentur für Arbeit

  • Lead programmer, architect and deputy product owner
  • Completed transition from zPDV to STEP
  • Ensured quality of C++ and Perl sources through automated and manual checks
  • Supported resolution of incidents and errors in testing
  • Implemented batch for supplementary assignment of payment run numbers
  • Implemented batch for distribution of SGB 2 information to the central payment unit
  • Supported replacement of Solaris with Linux
  • Upgraded gcc from 7.4 to 9.3
  • Programmatically generated Makefiles from Borland projects for builds
  • Extended funding data with new attribute “Kennzeichen Fahrtkosten Praktikum”
  • Programmatically generated XSD and WSDL files from IDL definitions
  • Represented the product owner when needed
  • Implemented batch for one-time payment processing
  • Developed generator for Liquibase files
  • Implemented and maintained regular anonymization of production data
  • Supported migration from SLES 12 to SLES 15
  • Supported introduction of mutual TLS
  • Implemented batch for sending deletion impulses to EDA BE
  • Organized script directory structure
  • Investigated potential introduction of String-Latin and implemented minimal solution
  • Remediated security findings identified by CheckMarx
  • Supported PAP recalculations and general change notices
  • Converted ERP interfaces from SOAP to REST
  • Planned technical and business topics such as register modernization, cash register security, training costs, four-eyes principle
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Natascha F.

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Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ

Leipzig
Natascha F.

Last position:

Senior iOS Developer - ANÜ at Stadtwerke München GmbH

  • Development of an iOS app that combines public transport and sharing services
  • Collaboration according to Scrum in a large cross-functional team
  • Creation of reusable components with SwiftUI and Combine
  • Development of a custom solution for Apple Maps
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Andreas F.

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Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive)

Borsdorf
Andreas F.

Last position:

Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH

  • Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
  • Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
  • Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
  • Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
  • Coordination with clients and service providers
  • Escalation management, schedule control
  • On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
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Aisha M.

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Pmp-Certified Business Analyst & Agile Project Manager| Software Engineering Core

Leipzig
Aisha M.

Last position:

Operation Associate at Swappie

  • Achieved full productivity within 2 weeks of onboarding in a high-volume operational environment.
  • Consistently exceeded quality targets, maintaining 98% accuracy across all assigned tasks.
  • Recognized by leadership for exceptional performance and rapid adaptation to complex workflows.
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Andreas M.

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Managing Director

Brandis
Andreas M.

Last position:

Managing Director at ESIS-ERP GmbH

  • Took over management of the company
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Jens F.

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Strategic Business Consultant

Leipzig
Jens F.

Last position:

Strategic Business Consultant at EURO Kartensysteme

  • Analysis, redesign and functional specification for a software system to record, process and reimburse all claims in the girocard scheme
  • Analysis, conception and execution for a bidding for the introduction and implementation of Identity & Access Management, Masterdata Management and Document Management Systems
  • Project management for the software development project for the EKS-Net platform for the recording, processing and reimbursement of all claims in the girocard scheme
  • Project management for the introduction of Identity and Access Management System, Master Data Management System and Document Management System
  • Strategy consulting for digitalization of business processes
  • Advice on payment transactions, compliance (PEP and sanction list checks) and risk analysis
  • Design of data models and APIs
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Murilo S.

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Physicist

Leipzig
Murilo S.

Last position:

Physicist at UFPR Curitiba

  • Conducting research
  • Study about interaction radiation with matter
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Leon M.

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Extending the simulation model for fluids and pumps

Leipzig
Leon M.

Last position:

Extending the simulation model for fluids and pumps at AviComp Controls GmbH

  • Added dimensionless pump maps for accurate and effective operating point calculation
  • Integrated advanced thermodynamic models for realistic fluid behavior
  • Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, Python
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Tom C.

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Web Developer

Leipzig
Tom C.

Last position:

Web Developer at Puder + Consortio; Feldenkrais Verena Tintelnot; Maxim Gorki Theater; Grunwald & Grundwald Architektur und Städtebau; Wanderkino

  • Implementation and updates of various websites for:
  • Puder + Consortio
  • Feldenkrais Verena Tintelnot
  • "Mely Kiyak hat Kunst" at the Maxim Gorki Theater
  • Grunwald & Grundwald Architektur und Städtebau
  • Wanderkino
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Marc D.

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Development Engineer

Leipzig
Marc D.

Last position:

Development Engineer at DLR

  • Developed control for optical transmitters for satellite communications
  • Pulsed lasers and modulators in the double-digit GHz range
  • Precise BIAS, TEC, and calibration control
  • High-frequency circuit design and system integration

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Statistics of experts using C

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

C experts in Leipzig have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.1 years

C experts in Leipzig stay in a single position for 3.1 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

10 (Germany: 13)

C experts in Leipzig have completed 10 positions on average over the course of their careers. It is 3 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 13.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

C experts in Leipzig have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Banking and Finance

C experts in Leipzig are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Banking and Finance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

89% (Germany: 90%)

89% of C experts in Leipzig hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 1% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Master's degree or higher

67% (Germany: 65%)

67% of C experts in Leipzig hold at least a Master's degree. It is 2% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 65%.

Doctorate

11%

11% of C experts in Leipzig have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

0 (Germany: 2)

C experts in Leipzig hold 0 professional certifications on average. It is 2 fewer than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

C experts in Leipzig most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

91% (Germany: 98%)

91% of C experts in Leipzig speak two or more languages. It is 7% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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9% of C experts in Leipzig charge less than €400 per day.
45% of C experts in Leipzig charge between €400 and €800 per day.
36% of C experts in Leipzig charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
9% of C experts in Leipzig charge €1600 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Leipzig 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 Leipzig using C

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 744 €
Germany avg. 752 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 760 €
Germany median 760 €

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.

C 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 (73%)
  • Education (36%)
  • Banking and Finance (36%)
  • Healthcare (36%)
  • Manufacturing (36%)
  • Automotive (27%)
  • Construction (27%)
  • Government and Administration (27%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Core language

C is a compiled systems programming language built around direct memory access, predictable execution and close control of hardware. Companies use it for embedded firmware, operating-system components, device drivers, networking software and performance-critical libraries. Its small runtime footprint makes it suitable for systems where speed, reliability or limited resources matter.

Systems and products

C specialists contribute to products that must run consistently for long periods and respond within strict timing limits. Typical work includes microcontroller firmware, industrial controls, automotive components, telecommunications software, storage systems and security tools. C also remains common in Unix and Linux infrastructure, where efficient native code is essential.

  • Develop firmware for sensors, controllers and connected devices
  • Implement drivers, protocols and hardware abstraction layers
  • Optimize memory use, latency and CPU-intensive routines
  • Maintain portable libraries for embedded and server environments

Ecosystem and tooling

The C ecosystem includes GCC, Clang, LLVM, Make, CMake, GDB and hardware-specific toolchains. Strong specialists understand POSIX interfaces, cross-compilation, linker scripts, build pipelines and static analysis. They may also work with RTOS environments, Linux kernel interfaces, Git-based workflows and testing tools suited to low-level software.

When expertise matters

Companies often bring in freelance C expertise when an embedded product is approaching release, an aging codebase needs a safe upgrade or a performance problem resists application-level fixes. Leipzig-based teams can combine on-site work with remote collaboration, while hardware debugging may require access to boards, test rigs or laboratory equipment. Clear technical English and, where needed, German support smooth communication with local industrial teams.

Quality signals

A capable C professional explains ownership, lifetime and concurrency decisions instead of relying on trial and error. They use compiler warnings, static analysis, unit tests, integration tests and debugging with realistic hardware or target environments. Good code is portable where it should be, explicit about platform dependencies and documented around safety-critical or timing-sensitive behavior.

  • Review memory safety, error handling and undefined behavior risks
  • Trace faults across source code, hardware and communication layers
  • Define reproducible builds and automated regression tests
  • Measure performance before changing critical routines

Working with specialists

Before engaging a freelancer, define the target processor, operating environment, toolchain, interfaces and delivery constraints. Share build instructions, hardware access rules and the current test strategy early. The best match can explain trade-offs between bare-metal C, an RTOS and higher-level technologies, then leave maintainable code, useful tests and a clear handover for the permanent team.

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Frequently asked questions

What clients ask us most about C — answered in short.

C is mainly used for embedded firmware, operating-system components, device drivers, networking tools and high-performance libraries. It is a strong choice when direct hardware access, predictable timing and low resource use are important.

C offers a smaller language surface and highly direct control over memory and hardware. C++ adds abstraction features and object-oriented patterns, while Rust provides stronger compile-time memory-safety guarantees; the right choice depends on platform support, existing code and project constraints.

A strong C specialist often works with embedded Linux, RTOS environments, microcontrollers, assembly, electronics interfaces and debugging hardware. Knowledge of Git, CMake, cross-compilation, static analysis and automated testing is also valuable.

The answer depends on the risk and depth of the work. A small library change may suit a general C professional, while safety-sensitive firmware, kernel code or difficult hardware faults call for a specialist with proven experience in the relevant processor, operating environment and toolchain.

Yes, many C tasks can be handled remotely through shared repositories, reproducible builds, remote debugging and automated test systems. On-site sessions may still help when the work depends on physical boards, laboratory equipment or restricted production hardware.

For C work, provide the source repository, build instructions, target hardware details, toolchain versions, interface documentation and known defects. Access to test equipment and a clear definition of delivery criteria prevents avoidable delays.

Review how the specialist handles memory ownership, bounds checks, error paths, concurrency and undefined behavior. Ask for evidence of compiler-warning discipline, static analysis, automated tests and debugging on the actual target rather than only on a desktop system.

ANSI C describes standardized language behavior, but projects often target a defined standard such as C99 or C11 alongside compiler-specific extensions. A freelancer should identify the required standard, portability goals and toolchain limits before changing the codebase.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 744 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are German (91%), English (91%), and Spanish (36%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are Information Technology (73%), Education (36%), and Banking and Finance (36%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Leipzig, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Product Development (82%), and Project Management (64%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used C

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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