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Kacper K.

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Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Lead Contributor

Solingen
Kacper K.

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Seqnaut and Sycosm (WIP) – Embedded Audio DSP & Synthesis Platform

  • Embedded audio DSP framework — synthesizers, effects, drum machines; modular audio graph
  • Sequencing: PianoRoll, StepGrid, MasterClock; 8-voice polyphonic synth; CLI + OSC
  • Transient Detector — dual-envelope adaptive threshold, guitar attack detection
  • Hardware: Teensy 4.1, custom AFE design tapping BOSS GX-100; MIDI FX integration

Label: C++23, C, Python, CMake, FreeRTOS, Teensy 4.1 (ARM Cortex-M7), Teensy Audio (Stoffregen), DaisySP, I2S/SAI, OSC, MIDI

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Andreas W.

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Senior Software Architect | C++ & Qt Specialist | Database & Systems Engineering

Großenkneten
Andreas W.

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Self-employed Software Developer at amw-software.net

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Kai W.

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Computer Scientist, M.Sc.

Wiesbaden
Kai W.

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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
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Oleksii K.

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Software developer (freelance)

Rottenburg
Oleksii K.

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Software developer (freelance) at Sasse Elektronik GmbH

  • Built custom Yocto Linux image with Docker support (NXP i.MX 6ULL)
  • Developed distributed Python application (web interface, gas/temp control)
  • Designed multiple docker containers for production and development
  • Wrote documentation per IEC 62304
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Alban T.

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C/C++ Developer on AIX Systems for SAP Kernel System Integration

Stuttgart
Alban T.

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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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Michael S.

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Embedded C++17 programming

Langelsheim
Michael S.

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Embedded C++17 programming at Stiebel Eltron GmbH & Co.

  • Connecting the in-house heat pumps to EEBus (in accordance with GEG §14a)

  • Support for Limit and Monitoring Power Consumption use cases

  • Linux Yocto 2.5.4 for armv5e / Yocto 2.5.4–4.3.3 for x86 target

  • g++ 7.3–13.2

  • boost 1.85 (Asio/Beast)

  • dbus-cxx 2.5.1

  • Boost.SML 1.1.11

  • CMake build management

  • KEO-Json-API 1.3.0

  • ktest 4.12.0 (Python Robot test framework)

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Daniel C.

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Founder & Managing Director

München
Daniel C.

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Founder & Managing Director at BotCraft GmbH

  • Building the company with a focus on connectivity for IIoT and Industry 4.0, iRPA/process automation, advanced robotics and smart systems, sensors and services
  • Project management and software architecture for IoT gateway development (since 2020) with protocol translation, IT/OT convergence and GRC
  • Developing RPA bots for automating and monitoring industrial processes with an agent-based AI approach (since 2020)
  • Implementing unsupervised clustering and anomaly detection for time series data in big data streaming pipelines (since 2021)
  • Introducing a Docker-based release train for OTA updates with DevSecOps and CI/CD (since 2018)
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Viktor H.

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Freelance Software Developer

Elkenroth
Viktor H.

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Freelance Software Developer at Thomas Magnete GmbH

  • Developed embedded software for a valve prototype with LIN interface.
  • Extended the software architecture in Rhapsody.
  • Implemented the valve control as a state machine in Rhapsody.
  • Implemented a LIN stack for communication with the PLIN-LDF test environment.
  • Integrated and commissioned the built-in bootstrap loader.
  • MCU: Infineon TLE9867.
  • IDE: Keil µVision5.
  • Project management: GitLab.
  • Architecture: Rhapsody Architect.
  • CAN adapter: PEAK PLIN-USB.

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Statistics of experts using Clang

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Clang experts in Germany have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

2.4 years

Clang experts in Germany stay in a single position for 2.4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

Clang experts in Germany have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development

Clang experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Top industries

Manufacturing, Automotive, Information Technology

Clang experts in Germany are most in demand in Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Clang experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of Clang experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

100%

100% of Clang experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

43%

43% of Clang experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

2

Clang experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

English, German, Spanish

Clang experts in Germany most often speak English, German, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Clang experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Clang experts in Germany charges less than €640 per day.
4 of the Clang experts in Germany charge between €640 and €720 per day.
One of the Clang experts in Germany charges between €720 and €800 per day.
One of the Clang experts in Germany charges between €800 and €880 per day.
2 of the Clang experts in Germany charge €960 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​720 €720-​800 €800-​880 €960+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Germany using Clang

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

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Daily rate avg. 732 €

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 680 €

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 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Clang experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Manufacturing (100%)
  • Automotive (78%)
  • Information Technology (78%)
  • Education (67%)
  • Healthcare (44%)
  • Transportation (44%)
  • Energy (22%)
  • Banking and Finance (22%)

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

About the technology

Compiler foundation

Clang is an open-source compiler front end from the LLVM project. It handles C, C++, Objective-C, and related languages, translating source code into optimized machine code while providing precise diagnostics. Companies use it for native applications, embedded software, developer tools, and large codebases that need dependable builds.

LLVM ecosystem

Clang works closely with LLVM libraries, linkers, debuggers, and language tooling. Its ecosystem includes clang++, clangd for editor support, clang-format for consistent style, clang-tidy for static analysis, and compiler-rt for runtime components. Strong professionals understand how these parts fit into build and release pipelines.

Typical deliverables

  • Configure CMake, Ninja, and Clang-based build pipelines
  • Migrate projects from GCC or older proprietary toolchains
  • Add clang-tidy checks, formatting rules, and compiler warnings
  • Improve cross-compilation for embedded, mobile, or desktop targets
  • Connect clangd and compilation databases to development environments

Clang expertise appears in operating-system components, game and graphics software, browsers, security tools, robotics, and performance-sensitive services. It also supports language tooling such as refactoring utilities, code indexing, and source analysis.

When companies need specialists

Companies often bring in freelance specialists during a compiler migration, platform port, or difficult build failure. They may need help reducing warning noise, diagnosing undefined behavior, improving compile times, or making reproducible builds work across operating systems. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while regulated or hardware-focused projects may require occasional on-site work and clear technical communication in English or German.

Skills beyond Clang

Effective work with Clang usually requires modern C++, CMake, linker behavior, ABI compatibility, Git, and continuous integration. Depending on the product, adjacent knowledge may include Linux, Windows, macOS, cross-compilation, embedded toolchains, sanitizers, or LLVM API development. The right professional connects compiler choices to runtime behavior and release constraints.

What quality looks like

A strong Clang professional can explain diagnostics, optimization flags, language standards, and trade-offs without relying on unexplained settings. They test changes on representative targets, document the toolchain, and keep builds maintainable for the internal team. Look for evidence of clean migration plans, useful static-analysis rules, reproducible results, and careful handling of binary compatibility.

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Frequently asked questions

The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to Clang.

Clang is a compiler front end for C, C++, Objective-C, and related languages within the LLVM project. Companies use it to build native applications, embedded products, operating-system components, graphics software, and source-analysis tools.

Clang and GCC both compile C and C++ and support major platforms and build systems. Clang is often chosen for its detailed diagnostics, LLVM tooling, and editor integration, while GCC may be preferred for an existing toolchain, target support, or established build behavior.

A strong Clang specialist commonly works with modern C++, CMake, Ninja, linkers, debuggers, Git, and continuous integration. Knowledge of clang-tidy, clang-format, sanitizers, cross-compilation, and ABI compatibility is valuable for production work.

The right Clang professional depends on the project scope. A build configuration task may need focused toolchain knowledge, while compiler migration, LLVM integration, or ABI-sensitive product work calls for deep experience with native code and the target platforms.

Clang work is often well suited to remote collaboration because source code, build logs, and compiler configurations can be shared digitally. On-site work may still help when the project involves physical hardware, restricted networks, or close coordination with a German product team.

Clang integrates well with CMake and Ninja, as well as established systems such as Make, Meson, and Bazel. A capable specialist should be able to create reliable compilation databases, select the correct linker, and keep local and continuous-integration builds aligned.

A company may choose Clang when it needs clearer diagnostics, LLVM-based analysis, better editor tooling, or a consistent compiler strategy across platforms. The decision should also consider language compatibility, third-party dependencies, generated code, performance testing, and release requirements.

Look for a Clang professional who explains compiler flags and diagnostics clearly, tests changes on representative targets, and documents the complete toolchain. Strong work includes reproducible builds, useful static-analysis rules, careful warning management, and evidence that binary compatibility and runtime behavior were considered.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Clang in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 732 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Clang in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 43% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Clang in their recent projects have 21 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 Clang in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and Spanish (22%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Clang in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (78%), and Information Technology (78%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Clang in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Research and Development (89%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Clang

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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