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Hire experts who design embedded software, operating-system components and high-performance libraries in C, with strong skills in POSIX, Linux, debugging and build automation. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

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Peer W.

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Co-Founder

München
Peer W.

Last position:

Co-Founder at shopconsulting.ai

  • Set up backend assistants, prompt engineering, customer communication, growth strategy

  • Successful implementation of AI shopping assistants e.g. Thalgo.de

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Ljubomir O.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer | QA Engineer

München
Ljubomir O.

Last position:

Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH

Temporary employment

  • System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, confirmation and conformity tests for safety-critical braking control units in the railway industry
  • Software Test Application & Integration: Runtime configuration of software components and libraries, validation of interfaces, configuration dependencies and component interactions
  • Test Automation (FEAT Framework): Co-development and further development of an automated test framework for test execution, reporting and result analysis
  • Functional Safety (SiL4, FuSi): Ensuring compliance with safety requirements, traceability and coverage as well as conformity with EN50126/28/29
  • Test Automation for Communication Components: Configuration and validation of fieldbus (CAN) and Ethernet-based TCMS data communication interfaces (TRDP and CIP)
  • Requirements Analysis & Shift-Left (PTC Windchill ALM): Analysis of software and system artifacts to identify gaps, ambiguities and redundancies early in the SDLC
  • Test Design & Test Case Development: Derivation of test conditions and coverage strategies and implementation of data-driven test cases (DDT) including reusable test data fixtures
  • CI/CD & Automation (Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SVN): Automation of build, test and HIL deployment processes as well as integration into CI/CD pipelines
  • Test Data & Configuration Management (XML): Maintenance and adjustment of XML test vectors and system configurations with automated integration into test environments
  • Non-Functional Testing: Execution of performance and load tests to assess stability and system behavior
  • Agile Development & Defect Management (JIRA, Confluence): Work in Scrum teams, test coordination, review of test artifacts as well as defect tracking and root-cause analysis
  • Error Analysis & Debugging (CANoe, CANalyzer): Analysis of errors and message flows across multiple system levels (application to bus)
  • Model-Based Analysis (UML, Enterprise Architect): Specification of SUT/SOW and support for systematic test control
  • Process & Test Documentation: Creation of integration and test documentation according to internal quality and certification requirements
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Mirza K.

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Agentic AI for a DeepResearch project

München
Mirza K.

Last position:

Agentic Automation and a RAG system

  • This project involved extraction of intelligence data to support report writing for a company that provides geopolitical, global, commercial intelligence. The data have been gathered from a number of resources (interview transcripts, online data, internal documents), and then a knowledge base has been build from it. This was the basis of a complex RAG system, that was evaluated against a golden dataset. Agents have been used to find out the contradicting intelligence, the statements supporting each other, and to store back the generated knowledge.

Used: Python, RAG, LangGraph, LangChain, deepeval, MCP

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Birgit S.

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Business Analysis & Solution Design :: IT Architecture :: Project Management

München
Birgit S.

Last position:

Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer / Tester at BMW

Topics:

  • Further development of the CRM system NKAM and technical separation of “direct” and “indirect” sales
  • Redesign of the discount management area and outsourcing to another system.
  • Designing numerous improvements on the wholesale side to reduce manual effort down to the level of user stories.
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Markus B.

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Software Development / Programming; Consulting; Project Management / Management / Organization / Coordination;

Munich
Markus B.

Last position:

Developer / DevOps, Consulting at A state authority in Baden-Württemberg / FSAS Technologies GmbH

Oracle Project Management and Automation

As part of the project, the operation of an Oracle infrastructure was automated by developing and enhancing Puppet modules and migrating existing Bash scripts to a standardized configuration management solution.

The aim of the project was to standardize and automate administrative processes, improve the maintainability of the Oracle platform, and increase the efficiency and traceability of infrastructure management through the use of Infrastructure as Code.

  • Analysis and migration of existing Bash shell scripts to a Puppet-based automation solution
  • Development and enhancement of Puppet modules for Oracle environments
  • Automation of installation, configuration and operational processes using Infrastructure as Code
  • Standardization and optimization of configuration management for Oracle systems
  • Creation and maintenance of technical and operational documentation
  • Planning, coordination and professional support during project implementation
  • Operation and automation of Oracle systems on x86-based Linux server platforms
  • Testing and quality assurance of the developed Puppet modules
  • Analysis and resolution of technical errors as part of the automation and migration
  • Close coordination with specialist departments and infrastructure teams to implement automation requirements

Technologies used: Puppet 7/8, SLES 15, Oracle 19, Oracle Grid, SVN, Windows Server, Confluence, VS Code, Ruby, Bash, Pass

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Tamás E.

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Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead

Munich
Tamás E.

Last position:

Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead at NDA (defense / OSINT)

  • Designing the audit logging framework
  • Implementing APIs for developers to integrate in their codebase
  • Implementing ingestion pipeline, database query layer and UI for browsing the audit events
  • Improving stability and reliability of the backend system
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Kapil B.

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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Poing
Kapil B.

Last position:

Senior Embedded Systems Engineer at BMW group

Testing and verification of high-voltage systems

  • Performed integration and system tests for control units in PHEV/EV vehicles using ECU-TEST (TraceTronic), Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, Tornado, E-Sys, and EDIABAS.
  • Analyzed the interaction of high-voltage control units (including CCU, BMU, inverter, IPB, and IPF) and carried out software updates and flash processes to verify new software versions.
  • Worked closely with software, system, and integration teams in an agile development environment to analyze issues and verify new software versions.
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Klaus H.

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Senior Software Developer

Planegg
Klaus H.

Last position:

Insurance software development at Generali Versicherung Schweiz

  • Design update for quotation software (Delphi) for Generali insurance agents
  • Expansion of form functionality with dynamic form generation in 4 languages
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André H.

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Diploma in Engineering Physics

Munich
André H.

Last position:

Linux IT Admin at ReiserST

  • Development and maintenance of IT architectures with embedded Linux systems.
  • Designing, implementing, and optimizing backend applications and script-based solutions.
  • Analyzing and resolving issues, including troubleshooting and user support.
  • Developing and implementing security concepts for cloud solutions.
  • Administering networks (DHCP, DNS, NTP, VPN).
  • Technologies: Linux, PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, Kubernetes, GitLab CI.
  • Methods: Kanban.
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Stefan W.

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Architect/Software Developer/Infrastructure

Ottobrunn
Stefan W.

Last position:

Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH

Tasks

  • Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
  • Generation of e-invoices in the XRechnung and Zugferd formats
  • UI/UX design Client-server system
  • Windows 11 Technology
  • Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
  • C#, MVVM Development tools
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
  • MSSQL Industry
  • Other
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Christian M.

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Self-employed business consultant

München
Christian M.

Last position:

Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung

  • Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
  • Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
  • Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
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Hans-Christian R.

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Senior Software Architect

Munich
Hans-Christian R.

Last position:

AI Voice Systems Consultant at QuantaLingo

Consulting and prototype work on AI voice and multilingual agent systems, using AI-assisted delivery across realtime translation prototypes, call-centre automation, and voice-to-voice consultation workflows.

  • Built and advised on AI voice / agentic conversation prototypes, including realtime translation and consumer-facing consultation experiences.
  • Worked across call-centre automation, voice UX, product architecture, implementation tradeoffs, and prototype development.
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Vitaliy R.

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DevOps GitOps (temp)

Puchheim
Vitaliy R.

Last position:

DevOps GitOps (temp) at Signal Iduna

  • Responsible for Openshift/Kubernetes on-prem administration and developer support.
  • Developed URP infrastructure automation with Python, Ansible, Kustomize and ArgoCD, Argo Workflow/Events stack.
  • Wrote smoke and load tests for URP infrastructure utilizing Python, Kustomize and ApplicationSets.
  • Helped to set up and deploy URP infrastructure in Google Cloud, GKE.
  • Set up monitoring for URP and ArgoCD stack with Splunk Cloud.
  • Performed system administration tasks across RedHat Linux, Kubernetes/Openshift, ArgoCD, GitLab, Bitbucket Enterprise, Kafka and MongoDB.
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Frank T.

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Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager

Fürstenfeldbruck
Frank T.

Last position:

Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT Project Manager at Contech Software & Engineering GmbH

  • Engineering & Industry 4.0 / IoT projects with an AI system based on the Robust Design method for products & processes

  • Development, implementation & introduction of the AI system Analyser® for Robust Design for products & processes

  • AI and Industry 4.0 standard product for preventive and reactive quality and safeguarding as well as maintenance (Predictive Quality and Predictive Maintenance) based on Big & Smart Data

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Statistics of experts using C

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

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

Position duration

2.2 years (Germany: 3.1 years)

C experts in Munich stay in a single position for 2.2 years on average. It is 0.9 years less than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.1 years.

Positions per freelancer

13

C experts in Munich have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

C experts in Munich have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

C experts in Munich are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

C experts in Munich earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

96% (Germany: 90%)

96% of C experts in Munich hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 6% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 90%.

Master's degree or higher

76% (Germany: 65%)

76% of C experts in Munich hold at least a Master's degree. It is 11% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 65%.

Doctorate

11%

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

Certifications per freelancer

2

C experts in Munich hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

English, German, French

C experts in Munich most often speak English, German, and French.

Speak two or more languages

99% (Germany: 98%)

99% of C experts in Munich speak two or more languages. It is 1% higher 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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6% of C experts in Munich charge less than €320 per day.
12% of C experts in Munich charge between €320 and €480 per day.
12% of C experts in Munich charge between €480 and €640 per day.
25% of C experts in Munich charge between €640 and €800 per day.
29% of C experts in Munich charge between €800 and €960 per day.
11% of C experts in Munich charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
5% of C experts in Munich charge €1120 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Munich 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 Munich using C

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

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Daily rate avg. 725 €
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 (82%)
  • Automotive (64%)
  • Manufacturing (58%)
  • Telecommunication (38%)
  • Healthcare (36%)
  • Media and Entertainment (30%)
  • Professional Services (30%)
  • Banking and Finance (28%)

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

About the technology

Core language

C is a compiled, procedural programming language built for direct control over memory, data layout and processor resources. It is used for firmware, operating-system components, device drivers, networking software and performance-critical libraries. Its small runtime footprint makes it suitable for systems where speed, predictability and hardware access matter.

Typical systems

C specialists contribute to software that must run close to the hardware or remain stable under strict resource limits.

  • Microcontroller firmware for sensors, controls and connected devices
  • Linux and POSIX system components, drivers and services
  • Networking stacks, storage engines and multimedia libraries
  • Safety-conscious software for industrial and automotive equipment

Ecosystem and tooling

The C ecosystem includes GCC, Clang, CMake, Make, GDB and Valgrind, alongside vendor toolchains for microcontrollers and processors. Professionals often work with Linux, POSIX APIs, RTOS environments, Git, continuous integration and static-analysis tools. They also understand headers, linkers, ABI compatibility and cross-compilation.

When expertise matters

Companies bring in freelance C experts when an embedded product needs new firmware, a legacy codebase requires careful modernization or a performance bottleneck reaches a system boundary. In Munich, C work often connects with industrial technology, automotive systems, electronics and research hardware. Remote collaboration works well when interfaces, test hardware and documentation are organized; on-site access can matter for lab equipment and integration testing.

Signs of strong practice

Quality goes beyond code that compiles. Strong professionals make ownership and lifetime rules clear, protect boundaries, handle errors deliberately and test behavior under constrained conditions.

  • Uses sanitizers, static analysis, unit tests and hardware-in-the-loop testing where suitable
  • Reviews concurrency, interrupt safety, buffer handling and undefined behavior
  • Keeps APIs stable and documents build, deployment and recovery procedures

Selecting the right specialist

Match the brief to the target environment: bare metal, RTOS, Linux user space or kernel-adjacent software each needs different knowledge. Review shipped C systems, debugging methods, test strategy and familiarity with the relevant processor or toolchain. For Munich teams, clarify German or English communication, lab access and how remote handovers will be managed.

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Frequently asked questions

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

C is used for firmware, operating-system components, device drivers, networking stacks and other software that needs direct hardware access or predictable performance. It is also common in libraries used by higher-level languages and applications.

C offers a small language core, broad compiler support and explicit control over memory and data representation. C++ adds abstraction and object-oriented features, while Rust provides compile-time memory-safety guarantees; the right choice depends on existing interfaces, toolchains, constraints and the team's maintenance needs.

A strong C programming language specialist may also know embedded debugging, electronics interfaces, Linux or POSIX, RTOS concepts, assembly, networking and build systems such as CMake. Static analysis, test automation and cross-compilation are valuable when the software runs on custom hardware.

The required depth depends on the system boundary and the cost of failure. A small application library may need solid API and testing practice, while firmware, drivers or safety-sensitive systems call for proven work with interrupts, memory constraints, toolchains and hardware debugging.

C projects can often be handled remotely when source access, reproducible builds, test logs and hardware interfaces are available. On-site work in Munich becomes more useful for lab equipment, board bring-up or integration with physical systems, so agree on access and communication needs early.

Choose a C specialist when software must control hardware, meet tight resource limits, integrate with an existing native interface or deliver consistent timing. A higher-level specialist may be a better fit when the main challenge is business logic, user experience or rapid application iteration.

Ask how the professional handles ownership, bounds checking, errors, concurrency, portability and undefined behavior. Review test coverage, static-analysis practice, debugging evidence and the clarity of build and release documentation rather than judging code only by its style.

A C freelancer should clarify the target processor, operating environment, compiler, language standard, build system, test hardware and release constraints. They should also ask about coding rules, review practices, documentation, remote access and whether communication with the Munich team is expected in German or English.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 725 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 76% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are English (98%), German (96%), and French (26%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are Information Technology (82%), Automotive (64%), and Manufacturing (58%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used C in their recent projects are Information Technology (92%), Product Development (91%), and Quality Assurance (78%).

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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