CMake Experts in Germany
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Vili D.
Last position:
Technical Lead, Data Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Consulting
Optimized the data architecture (Medallion) to better decouple processing steps and improve transparency and reproducibility
Ensured the technical quality of data processing in Databricks by introducing schema enforcement, data quality checks, and a structured data architecture
Pipeline orchestration with Azure Data Factory
Improved and automated the development and deployment process by integrating Git and GitHub Actions
Technical leadership of the Data Engineering team (3 employees)
Led workshops to optimize and stabilize the data platform and development process
Collected and prioritized new requests and maintained the product backlog
Technologies: Microsoft Azure (Data Lake, Data Factory), Databricks, Apache Spark (PySpark), Python, SQL, Git, Confluence, Power BI, Power Apps, Dataverse, MS Sharepoint, Mural
Tobias M.
Last position:
Power BI Expert at MID-SIZED TRADING COMPANY FOR CLEANING TECHNOLOGY AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS
Reporting and controlling using Power BI for a production ERP system
- Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
- Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
- Development of an authorization concept for selective data access
- Documentation and training on the use and customization of Power BI dashboards
Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio
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
Toralf C.
Last position:
IT Consultant in PKI Software Development at BWI
- Implementation of a full-stack application with Angular as frontend framework and Java as backend language
- Use of the Swagger OpenAPI specification for REST communication between frontend and backend applications
- Control of a card printer via the Nexus Card SDK framework
- Design and implementation of card management software with web interface and JavaFX module for printer monitoring
- Use of Cucumber tests for test automation and creation of test artifacts for testing outside the development environment
- Use of Wireshark for network investigations to analyze the API of a third-party product and to check the REST API of the self-developed software
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
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
Ashwin P.
Last position:
Freelance Data Scientist at Mercor Intelligence
- Architected and deployed end-to-end machine learning pipelines across classification and prediction datasets, ensuring robustness and reproducibility through MLOps best practices.
- Contributed directly to LLM model output accuracy improvement by designing and engineering specialised prompts grounded in end-to-end ML and SciML pipeline logic.
- Developed training data for large language models by formulating coding problems that models could not resolve and subsequently documenting the correct solutions.
Basavaraj C.
Last position:
ASIC Verification Engineer at Ogheri Consulting GmbH
- Built and configured a highly parameterized UVM environment to validate AMBA APB subsystem.
- Developed virtual sequencers to drive synchronized, parallel master-slave sequences ensuring accurate peripheral address decoding and protocol handshake.
- Methodologies: UVM, Constrained Random Verification
- Tools: Cadence Xcelium, SimVision
Omar T.
Last position:
Technical Advisor — AI Products & Solutions at ProActive Integrated Solutions Global
- Own the technical direction of several AI products in a product-owner capacity: shape roadmaps, guide the in-house development team, and provide oversight from concept through delivery.
- Act as the technical bridge between stakeholders, end clients, and vendors for a solutions provider (reseller and in-house products): evaluate vendor solutions against client needs, lead vendor discussions, and support sales and pre-sales with technical solution design.
Tamás N.
Last position:
Embedded MISRA C Developer at DEKRA Arbeit GmbH
Task: Test tool development for Smart-Home IoT-based heating control Test tool development for Smart-Home HVAC heating and ventilation. Eliminating memory leaks in C/C++ within the CAN Analyzer application. Reviewing Python and Tcl/Tk code. Reviewing C-based simulator code for BOSCH Home Comfort cascade heating control using Visual Studio Code and Conan/Conda. Reviewing Delphi application: conversion to 64-bit. Reviewing PyQt6 user interface. SiL testing of domestic water heater control for memory leaks. Stability testing and continuous operation. Migration to Windows 11 24H2. Developing device connectivity with WinSock2 (WSAAPI, recv, send, select) for EMS/CAN IoT communication with C. Testing with virtual machines and Server Manager. Writing reports about the test cases. Logging with the RoboTT framework. Creating test procedure documentation with Docupedia. Bare-metal programming of embedded STM32 Cortex-M and simulation with Renode.io. In-depth familiarization with the SEGGER EmbOS firmware framework and its related system calls. Reviewing MATLAB/Sinumerik .m program files. Implementing redesigned OS schedulers in SEGGER EmbOS.Technologies: Embarcadero RAD Studio 10.2, Visual Studio Code, Sourcetree, Conan, Cmake, Conda, EmbOS, PyQt6, Qt6, Delphi VCL 32-bit, CAN, EMS, Powershell, MingW64, STM32 ARM-Cortex-M4F Renode.io, Windows Server 2022 Standard, RoboTT, IoT
Björn K.
Last position:
Development Engineer Control Concepts at TU Chemnitz
- Development and validation of control concepts for grid stabilization with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Modeling of converters (VISMA), grids, and loads to study frequency and phase behavior during load steps.
- Analysis of the influence of inertia, damping, and controller parameters on stability, power output, and ROCOF.
- Development of adaptive control strategies to improve synchronization and dynamic grid support.
- Creation of automated simulation and evaluation tools to assess different scenarios and parameters.
S.r.k. C.
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
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.
Kai W.
Last position:
Schwarz IT KG
- Migration of the software development process for medical technology software to the C/C++ package manager Conan and development of macOS-specific system components
Anton L.
Last position:
Senior Solution Architect
Internal systems with regulatory and security requirements could not be used directly by AI tools for incident triage, troubleshooting, and documentation search. The goal was to securely integrate these systems through MCP while preserving existing acce...
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Statistics of experts using CMake
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
20 years
Position duration
3.3 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
72%
Doctorate
17%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, Russian
Speak two or more languages
98%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany 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 Germany using CMake
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.
CMake 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 (83%)
- Automotive (70%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Healthcare (41%)
- Education (36%)
- Telecommunication (33%)
- Energy (29%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Build system foundation
CMake is an open-source build-system generator used to describe how software is configured, compiled, tested and packaged. It creates native build files for tools such as Ninja, Make and Visual Studio, helping one project support multiple operating systems and compiler environments. It is widely used for C and C++ applications, libraries, embedded products and cross-platform desktop software.
Projects and deliverables
CMake expertise appears wherever a codebase must build consistently across local machines, CI runners and release environments. Typical deliverables include:
- Reusable CMakeLists.txt files and modular project layouts
- Cross-platform builds for Linux, Windows and macOS
- Shared and static library configurations
- Install, packaging and export configuration
- Test integration with CTest and coverage workflows
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong specialists work across CMake presets, toolchain files, generator expressions and the FetchContent or ExternalProject modules. They connect CMake with Ninja, Make, Visual Studio, Clang, GCC and Microsoft Visual C++, while managing dependencies through vcpkg, Conan or system package managers. CPack supports distribution formats, and CTest integrates automated validation into the build process.
When companies need help
Companies often bring in freelance expertise when a build has become slow, fragile or difficult to reproduce. Common signals include:
- Different results on developer machines and CI systems
- Complicated third-party dependencies or compiler migrations
- A monolithic build configuration that is hard to maintain
- A new platform, processor architecture or cross-compilation target
- Packaging requirements for libraries, applications or embedded devices
Collaboration in Germany
CMake work often touches source code, release engineering and hardware or product teams, so clear technical documentation matters. Specialists in Germany may support teams remotely or work on site during toolchain migrations, build failures or release preparation. German and English communication can both be relevant, depending on the team and documentation standards.
What strong professionals bring
A capable CMake professional understands build graphs rather than simply adding commands until a project compiles. They separate configuration from compilation, keep options predictable and diagnose generator, linker and dependency problems systematically. They also know when to use native CMake features, when to simplify a project structure and how to validate changes across the supported platforms and CI environments.
Frequently asked questions
Key details about CMake, drawn from the questions we get asked most.
CMake describes a project's build configuration and generates files for tools such as Ninja, Make or Visual Studio. It is commonly used to compile, test, install and package C and C++ software across several operating systems.
CMake is a build-system generator, while Make is mainly a direct build tool. Meson can offer simpler configuration for some projects, and Bazel focuses strongly on hermetic, scalable builds; the right choice depends on repository size, existing tooling, portability and team experience.
A strong CMake specialist usually understands C or C++, compilers, linkers, ABI compatibility and dependency management. Experience with Ninja, CI pipelines, Git, containerized builds, vcpkg or Conan is also useful for production projects.
A small library may only need someone comfortable with targets, options and installation rules. Complex cross-platform, embedded or monorepo work calls for a CMake professional who can design toolchain files, presets, dependency boundaries and CI validation rather than only fix individual errors.
Yes. CMake projects are well suited to remote collaboration when repositories, build logs, toolchain definitions and CI environments are accessible. On-site sessions in Germany can still help with hardware-dependent builds, release incidents or close coordination with product teams.
Describe the target operating systems, compilers, generators, dependency sources and CI providers involved. Also state whether the work covers migration, build-speed improvements, packaging, cross-compilation or long-term maintenance so the CMake expert can assess the real scope.
Look for target-based configurations, clear dependency boundaries, reproducible builds and meaningful tests on every supported platform. A reliable CMake professional can explain generator choices, avoid unnecessary global settings and leave documentation that another specialist can maintain.
Repeated global include paths, compiler-specific conditionals, copied dependency logic and undocumented cache variables are frequent warning signs. A CMake review should also check install rules, exported targets, preset consistency and whether clean builds work in CI as well as locally.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 732 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 72% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are English (98%), German (97%), and Russian (15%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Automotive (70%), and Manufacturing (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are Information Technology (97%), Product Development (97%), and Quality Assurance (79%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CMake
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