CMake Experts in Munich
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Munich, who have recently used CMake
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, 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 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.
Krzysztof G.
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 L.
Last position:
Senior Digital Identity Software Engineer/Architect at Anton Lorani Software&AI Engineering
Subodh K.
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 C.
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 Z.
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 N.
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 M.
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 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich 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 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 19 Sep 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.
- Automotive (78%)
- Information Technology (67%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Manufacturing (44%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Education (22%)
- Insurance (22%)
- Transportation (22%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Build system foundation
CMake is an open-source, cross-platform build system generator maintained by Kitware. It describes project structure and dependencies in CMakeLists.txt files, then produces native build files for tools such as Ninja, Make and Visual Studio. Companies use it to compile and package C and C++ software across different operating systems and environments.
Projects and delivery
CMake supports work ranging from embedded firmware and desktop applications to game technology, scientific computing and high-performance services. It is also common in libraries that must be consumed by different compilers, operating systems or language bindings.
- Define targets, libraries and transitive dependencies
- Configure Debug, Release and cross-compilation workflows
- Export packages for internal or external consumers
- Integrate native components into larger product builds
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong CMake specialists work with modern target-based commands, presets, toolchain files and install rules. They often connect CMake with Ninja, Make, Visual Studio, Xcode, Conan, vcpkg, Git, Docker and CI systems. Knowledge of compilers, linkers, package discovery and platform-specific behavior is essential.
When expertise matters
Companies bring in freelance CMake professionals when a build has become slow, fragile or difficult to reproduce. They can replace global flags with clear target properties, resolve dependency conflicts, and make local builds behave consistently in continuous integration. In Munich, this can support teams in automotive, industrial, electronics and research environments while working remotely or alongside an on-site team.
Signs of a strong fit
Look for experience that matches the project’s language mix, platforms and release process. A capable professional can explain why a configuration works, not only make it pass on one machine.
- Reviews existing CMake structure before changing it
- Uses modern target-based dependency management
- Understands compiler, linker and ABI differences
- Tests installation, packaging and clean builds
Quality and collaboration
Good CMake work leaves behind readable configuration, predictable outputs and useful documentation. Strong professionals define ownership for options and dependencies, keep platform logic contained, and validate changes in CI. They also communicate trade-offs clearly when choosing between native generators, Ninja, package managers or a different build approach.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about CMake — answered in short.
CMake is used to describe software projects and generate build files for different compilers, operating systems and build tools. It is especially common for C and C++ applications, reusable libraries, embedded software and cross-platform products.
CMake generates build instructions, while Make and Ninja execute them. A company may use CMake for portable project configuration and Ninja for fast local or CI builds; the two tools usually complement rather than replace each other.
A strong CMake specialist usually understands C or C++, compilers, linkers, platform toolchains and dependency management. Experience with Git, Docker, package managers such as Conan or vcpkg, and CI systems is also valuable.
The right level depends on the build’s size, platform range and dependency complexity. A small project may need help with target structure and presets, while a large product benefits from a professional who has managed packaging, cross-compilation and long-lived CI workflows.
CMake is well suited to remote collaboration because its configuration can be versioned, reviewed and tested in CI. Teams in Munich should agree on toolchain versions, supported platforms, documentation standards and whether German or English is used for technical communication.
CMake is often preferred when a project needs broad generator support, an established C and C++ ecosystem, or compatibility with existing packages and IDEs. Meson and other alternatives may offer simpler configuration, so the decision should reflect migration cost, team skills and required integrations.
Review whether CMake configuration uses clear targets, explicit dependencies and reproducible presets instead of machine-specific shortcuts. Ask for evidence of clean builds, installation tests, cross-platform validation and understandable documentation.
Before changing CMake, clarify the supported compilers, operating systems, generators, package sources and CI environments. It is also important to understand the expected artifacts, release process, existing conventions and whether the specialist will maintain the build after delivery.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used CMake in their recent projects is 99 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 788 € 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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