CMake Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used CMake
Ljubomir Obrenovic
Last position:
Senior Software Test Engineer at Keil KTM GmbH
Temporary employment
- System black-box integration tests (BBIT, IVVQ): Execution of regression, release, acceptance, and compliance tests for safety-critical brake control units in the rail 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 standards compliance according to 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, 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 adaptation 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): Participation 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 layers (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
André Howe
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.
Krzysztof Gantzke
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
Anton Lorani
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Anton Lorani Software&AI Engineering
Subodh Kumar
Last position:
Senior Software Engineer at EDAG Engineering GmbH
Project Title: Path Planning Module Development (Oct 2024 – Jun 2025)
Developed path planning module using C++14 and CMake
Implemented gRPC communication protocol between modules
Performed unit testing using Pytest framework and Python
Project Title: HMI Programming for Battery, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (Aug 2023 – Sep 2024)
Developed HMI software for BEV/FCEV using Ruby and Crystal for backend
Implemented frontend using Vue.js framework
Conducted bug fixes and simulator testing
Project Title: IFHOST CAN Bus Programming (Jan 2023 – Jul 2023)
Programmed CAN bus software using C and C++
Executed unit tests with Google Test framework
Performed integration testing using CAPL in Vector CANalyzer
Participated in onsite testing
Daniel Carton
Last position:
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)
Ehsan Zibaei
Last position:
Freelance Robotics Software Engineer at Independent Contractor
- Developed and deployed custom ROS2 nodes for real-time LiDAR-IMU fusion using R3Live++ on ARM64 hardware (Docker, CMake)
- Configured IMU, camera, and LiDAR drivers for proper data timing and formats to enable real-time 3D mapping with R3Live
- Built complete simulation stack for quadrotor UAVs: Ardupilot SITL + ROS2/DDS + Gazebo Harmonic + YOLOv8 detection
Madhava Narayanappa
Last position:
Function Developer ADAS at Continental Automotive GmbH through Ferchau GmbH
- Project: Sensor fusion application for traffic participant detection
- Software frameworks: C++ (11,14), Python, Visual Studio, MTS, Qt, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Conan, CAN, RTOS, DOORS, CMake
- Refactored and adapted sensor fusion algorithms by processing sensor data (camera and radar) for ACC and EBA as per requirements
- Handled system test issue reports in JIRA
- Tuned Kalman filters and introduced new features to enhance tracking
- Adapted architecture, detailed design (UML) and simulation tool (Qt)
- Conducted unit testing, code reviews and static code analysis in compliance with MISRA standards
- Conducted regression testing to validate software, involved in software releases (CI/CD), KPI evaluation by testing NCAP scenarios
- Flashed ADAS software to target vehicles, used UDS protocol and OBD-II tools for diagnostics and verification
Stephan Menzel
Last position:
SAP
- Consulting and development for VR usage scenarios in industrial contexts
- Digital Twin, Unreal Engine VR deployments, Multi-user networking, Cloud infrastructure
- Technologies: AWS, Google Cloud, other Cloud Services; C++; Unreal Engine 5; Android, Meta Quest
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Statistics of experts using CMake
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.9 years
Positions per freelancer
8
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Automotive, Information Technology, Healthcare
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Hindi
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Munich 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 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Build setup
CMake is the build system many C and C++ teams use to describe how code is configured, compiled, and linked across different tools and operating systems. It helps turn source trees into repeatable builds for libraries, command-line tools, desktop software, embedded code, and test suites.
What experts do
- Design clean project structures and target layouts
- Write and maintain CMakeLists.txt files
- Handle compiler options, feature checks, and toolchain files
- Configure installs, packaging, and export targets
- Integrate testing, static analysis, and CI builds
Ecosystem
Strong CMake work often sits alongside Ninja, Make, Visual Studio, Xcode, Conan, and vcpkg. Experts also know how to manage dependencies, generator differences, and platform-specific behavior without making builds fragile.
When companies hire
Companies bring in freelance CMake professionals when a build is slow, inconsistent, or hard to extend. It is also common during migrations from hand-written makefiles, when a project needs Windows, Linux, and macOS support, or when a legacy build must be cleaned up before a release.
What good looks like
Good CMake specialists write builds that are readable, modular, and easy to maintain. They avoid global state, keep target definitions explicit, and make sure compile options, include paths, and dependencies stay close to the code they affect.
Munich projects
In Munich, CMake expertise is often needed for industrial software, automotive tools, robotics, and other systems work where C++ is common. Teams may want on-site collaboration for build refactoring, but many tasks can be done remotely if the project setup is clear and the repository is accessible.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about CMake — answered in short.
CMake is used to define how C and C++ code is built, linked, tested, and packaged across different systems. It is common for libraries, applications, embedded software, and projects that must work on more than one compiler or operating system.
Bring in a CMake specialist when builds are hard to reproduce, dependency handling is messy, or the project needs a cleaner structure. It is also a good fit when a team is moving away from makefiles or needs support for several platforms and toolchains.
CMake is not a build tool in the same way as Make or Ninja. It generates build files for those tools, which makes it better suited to cross-platform projects and larger codebases where the build must stay portable.
A strong CMake freelancer usually knows modern C++, compiler flags, linking, dependency management, and CI pipelines. Familiarity with Ninja, Visual Studio, Xcode, Conan, or vcpkg is often useful too, because build work rarely stops at the CMake files alone.
CMake work is easier when the expert can see the repository, the current build output, and the target platforms early. Even without deep product knowledge, a skilled specialist can usually start by mapping targets, dependencies, and existing build problems.
CMake work can often be done remotely because most tasks are code, build logs, and repository based. On-site time in Munich helps when teams need close collaboration on a large refactor, shared hardware, or complex legacy build setup.
Look for CMake files that are modular, target-based, and easy to read, not just working builds. Good work avoids duplication, handles platform differences cleanly, and leaves the project easier to extend for the next specialist.
CMake is most common in C and C++, but it can also coordinate builds for other compiled languages and mixed projects. The key question is whether the project needs portable build generation, dependency control, and consistent packaging across environments.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects is 96 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 770 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Hindi (22%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are Automotive (78%), Information Technology (67%), and Healthcare (44%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (89%), and Quality Assurance (89%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used CMake
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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