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Embedded Systems Experts in Munich

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Kapil Bhayani

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Senior Embedded Systems Engineer

Poing
Kapil Bhayani

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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Giuseppe Abrignani

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Software, AI & Automation Architect

Germering
Giuseppe Abrignani

Last position:

Embedded Software Developer at Inheco

  • AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Design and build of an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data for the automated analysis of technical documents and error logs.
  • Design & Implementation: Design of a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device to control medical shaker systems.
  • Architecture & Protocol Design: Implementation of a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and definition of hardware-close, resilient communication protocols including multithreading and advanced error handling.
  • Quality Assurance & DevOps: Test automation using xUnit, integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintenance of technical documentation according to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.

Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps

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Ananthraj Narasappa

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Founder

Munich
Ananthraj Narasappa

Last position:

Founder at sprhava

Leading the end-to-end development of Edge AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired individuals, aligning product vision with user needs and managing a cross-functional team of data scientists, Android developers, AWS engineers, and hardware specialists.

  • Defined product roadmap for Edge AI smart glasses and MVP features through user research, stakeholder interviews, and competitive analysis, ensuring accessibility and real-world usability.
  • Developed and validated a PoC for AI-driven cancer cell identification in PET/CT scans, collaborating with medical experts to optimize diagnostic accuracy and clinical relevance.
  • Built and scaled a multidisciplinary team of 75+ engineers, interns, and designers across Germany and India, driving cross-border collaboration and iterative prototyping.
  • Established strategic partnerships with NGOs, healthcare providers, and advocacy groups to embed inclusivity and patient feedback into product design.
  • Drove hands-on hardware-software integration using Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano of AI models. Initiated and nurtured relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and ecosystem players to build scalable go-to-market plans.
  • Owned critical product decisions, from prototype development to funding strategy, applying a data-informed and impact-driven mindset.
  • Fostered a learning-focused culture by facilitating brainstorming sessions and continuous feedback loops between engineering and product.

Achievements:

  • Public speaker: Auto.Ai 2025 (Berlin), Wearable technologies 2025 (Munich and Bangalore), MEDICA 2024 (Dusseldorf)
  • WMF, Bologna, Italy (June 2024): Only AI startup to be selected from Germany as EBV hero to represent sprhava on global platform
  • Medica, Germany (2024): Delivered a speech on AI smart glasses in world's largest Healthcare event.
  • Wearable Technologies, Bengaluru, India (Dec 2024): I was a speaker presenting sprhava and its product.
  • Venturise Global Challenge (GIM 2025, Bengaluru Palace, Karnataka): sprhava was selected as one of the 16 top startups (ESDM) to present on this global platform
  • Wearable Technologies Conference 2025 EUROPE, Munich, Germany (May 2025): Delivered a talk on Edge AI at the Europe's biggest wearable tech event.
  • InsurNext Köln, Germany (2025): sprhava was honoured with a booth from Cologne administration.
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André Howe

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Diploma in Engineering Physics

Munich
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.
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Jonathan Moreau

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On-Site Coordinator

Munich
Jonathan Moreau

Last position:

On-Site Coordinator at Freelance

  • Customer interface and relationship management
  • Requirements management and work coordination
  • Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet
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Shiqing Fan

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Vehicle Software and OS Expert

Munich
Shiqing Fan

Last position:

Technical Director at EmotionPool GmbH

  • Spearheaded the EU market entry strategy for L3/L4 autonomous logistics vehicles, driving the technological localization and deployment of the parent company’s smart robotics portfolio.
  • Orchestrated technical alignment between top-tier autonomous driving suppliers across China and Europe, translating complex client requirements into precise engineering specifications compliant with EU standards.
  • Cultivated strategic joint R&D initiatives with leading European universities, research institutes, and enterprises, accelerating the transition of cutting-edge robotic concepts into commercial products.
  • Directed the end-to-end architecture of intelligent warehousing solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in optimizing hardware integration for autonomous vehicles & robots, and overall system performance.
  • Led the R&D of high-fidelity simulation and AI algorithms using NVIDIA Isaac Sim & Lab, establishing robust "Sim-to-Real" pipelines to train and validate dynamic path planning optimization, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and complex navigation stacks prior to physical deployment.
  • Maintained hands-on oversight of the core system architecture, focusing on bottom-level performance tuning, AI model inference acceleration with TensorRT/ONNX Runtime, and sensor integration.
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Christoph Koldehoff

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Project Management/PMO/Multi-Project Management/Program Management

Vaterstetten
Christoph Koldehoff

Last position:

Project Management/PMO/Multi-Project Management/Program Management at kmc - Koldehoff Management Consulting

  • Industry focus: Automotive, IT, Chemicals, Insurance, IT Security
  • Project planning & portfolio management with MS Project and cplace
  • Implementation and operation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  • Process management (modeling & optimization) with BIC
  • Delivery of automotive driver assistance systems (ADAS)
  • Change management (evaluation to go-live)
  • Migration projects and risk management
  • IT development (SAP S4Hana, embedded software) using Scrum, Agile and Waterfall
  • Data modeling (top-down, bottom-up, re-engineering)
  • Master data management (infrastructure, interface, BPM, GPM)
  • Customer relationship processes (CRM, ERP)
  • Material data management (MDM) regarding consistency and quality
  • Digital asset management (content, structure, standard metadata)
  • Sales management (service policy, CRM, key account management, vendor management)
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Peter Sperber

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Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses

München
Peter Sperber

Last position:

Project Manager Camera Systems/Lenses at S&E Consulting Peter Sperber

  • Management of internal and external optics, electronics, and software developers and the subproject managers throughout the entire development process up to handover to production
  • Conducting RfP and contract negotiations with German, Chinese, and Japanese manufacturers and tracking the agreed deliverables
  • Conducting quality gates throughout the development process
  • Responsibility for meeting commercial, technical, and schedule requirements (resource and budget planning)
  • Continuous monitoring of potential project risks during all phases
  • Ensuring compliant development (RoHS & REACH) and documentation for worldwide CE marking
  • Project status reporting to upper management and the company board
  • Central point of contact for third-party contractors and their coordination in the project
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Andreas Blum

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Project Lead, Digital Transformation

Gräfelfing
Andreas Blum

Last position:

Project Lead, Digital Transformation at SV Linde Tacherting e.V.

  • Researched, developed, and implemented comprehensive digital strategy to modernize and accelerate processes of sports club with approximately 1300 members.

  • System Architecture & Implementation: Conceived and set up central cost- and energy-efficient ARM-based server infrastructure.

  • Selected, installed, and configured open-source solutions for knowledge management, ticket booking, and member management.

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Torsten Waldeck

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Product Owner

München
Torsten Waldeck

Last position:

Product Owner at Beyonnex

  • Initial technical analysis of the requirements for the two applications

  • Creating a system concept for the interim solution and for the final solution

  • Creating the product vision, customer journey, and story map for the interim solution in close cooperation with subject matter experts

  • Building a development team

  • Managing dependencies and interfaces with the other applications according to Domain Driven Design principles

  • Creating EPICs and user stories, and maintaining the product backlog in coordination with subject matter experts and developers

  • Running sprint reviews with relevant stakeholders such as subject matter experts and management

  • Analyzing the requirements for the final solution

  • The interim solution was built within 8 months and was successfully used for the 2022 heating cost billing

  • The interim solution has since been further developed to increase automation

  • A technical concept for the final solution was created

  • Handover to two internal Product Owners is currently in progress

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Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady

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Test Automation Engineer

Munich
Youssef Ahmed Rawy Baghdady

Last position:

Test Automation Engineer at IAV GmbH

  • Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
  • Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
  • Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
  • Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
  • Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
  • Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
  • Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
  • Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.
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Clarissa Heinemann

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Data & Automation Engineer | M.Sc. Information Systems

Munich
Clarissa Heinemann

Last position:

AI Trainer at Komdis GmbH

  • Led comprehensive AI workshops for professionals, focusing on AI-driven process automation.
  • Tech Stack: n8n, Make, LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic), Prompt Engineering, Process Mapping Tools.
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Subodh Kumar

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Senior Software Engineer

Neufahrn bei Freising
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

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Tobias Bauernfeind

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Senior Software Project Manager / Developer

München
Tobias Bauernfeind

Last position:

Lead XR Project at BMW Group

  • Showcasing the world's first fully immersive AR glasses experience in a moving car at CES 2024.
  • Speaker about augmented reality at international conferences (e.g. the AR Ride Concept @ Unite 2024).
  • Lead a 12-person interdisciplinary software team developing Android head-unit integrations, navigation & ADAS UI, and embedded software.
  • Define technical direction, drive cross-domain architecture and integration, and mentor engineers across Android, UI/UX and embedded stacks.
  • Oversee a small fleet of test vehicles for validation, tests, and data collection.

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Statistics of experts using Embedded Systems

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

19 years (Germany: 20 years)

Position duration

2.8 years (Germany: 3 years)

Positions per freelancer

10 (Germany: 12)

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance

Top industries

Automotive, Information Technology, Healthcare

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

93% (Germany: 94%)

Master's degree or higher

71% (Germany: 66%)

Doctorate

11% (Germany: 12%)

Certifications per freelancer

2

Most common languages

German, English, Hindi

Speak two or more languages

100% (Germany: 99%)

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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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 Embedded Systems

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

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Daily rate avg. 739 €
Germany avg. 728 €

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 720 €

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

What it covers

Embedded systems combine hardware and software in products that must react reliably in the real world. Work spans firmware, drivers, sensors, connectivity, and control logic for devices that run quietly in the background.

Typical work

  • Firmware for microcontrollers and SoCs
  • Embedded Linux and board support work
  • Real-time control with RTOS setups
  • Device communication over CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and BLE
  • Hardware bring-up and validation

Skills that matter

Strong professionals know C and C++, debugging tools, timing analysis, and low-level hardware interfaces. Many also work with Python for test automation, version control, build systems, and lab equipment.

When companies hire

Teams bring in freelance support when a product needs faster delivery, a fresh code review, or help across firmware and hardware boundaries. It also helps when internal staff are busy with product launches, legacy code, or certification work.

Why Munich teams look for it

Munich has strong demand around automotive, industrial systems, robotics, medical devices, and connected hardware. On-site work can matter for lab access and board testing, while much of the design, review, and troubleshooting can be done remotely.

What good experts deliver

Good embedded systems professionals write stable code, document decisions clearly, and handle constraints like memory, power, boot time, and safety. They think in interfaces, testability, and failure modes, not just features.

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Frequently asked questions

Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about Embedded Systems.

Embedded Systems are used in products that need dedicated control, reliable timing, and direct interaction with hardware. That includes devices with microcontrollers, connected appliances, industrial controllers, vehicle electronics, and many consumer products. The goal is stable behavior under strict power, memory, and safety constraints.

Embedded Systems work often includes firmware, but the terms are not identical. Firmware usually refers to the low-level software stored on the device, while embedded software can also include higher-level code, drivers, test tools, and integration layers. In hiring, it helps to ask which part of the stack the specialist has actually shipped.

Embedded Systems projects often use embedded Linux when the device needs richer networking, file systems, updates, or user interfaces. That is different from bare-metal or RTOS-based work, where timing and resource use are tighter. Many strong specialists know both approaches and can choose the right one for the product.

A good Embedded Systems specialist usually brings hardware debugging, C or C++, test automation, and comfort with schematics and datasheets. Experience with RTOS, embedded Linux, protocols such as CAN or SPI, and production troubleshooting is often important too. For connected products, security and update mechanisms matter as well.

Embedded Systems work depends on the risk and hardware complexity. A small feature update may need one focused specialist, while a new device, board bring-up, or safety-critical release usually needs someone who has handled similar constraints before. Ask for proven work on comparable hardware, not just general software experience.

Embedded Systems projects in Munich often benefit from on-site time when teams need lab access, oscilloscope sessions, board bring-up, or direct work with hardware engineers. Remote collaboration still works well for code reviews, architecture, documentation, and many debugging tasks. The best setup is often a mix of both.

Look for clear evidence of shipping Embedded Systems work, not just tool familiarity. Good signs are clean debugging stories, careful handling of timing and memory, strong test habits, and solid documentation of trade-offs. Ask how the specialist validated hardware behavior, handled failures, and supported production handoff.

Embedded Systems freelancers should expect tight constraints, mixed hardware and software responsibilities, and a need for precise communication. It helps to understand the target board, toolchain, interfaces, and test setup before starting. In Munich, some teams will expect occasional lab presence, while others work fully remote with shared hardware access.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects is 92 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 739 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 11% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.8 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Hindi (19%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects are Automotive (81%), Information Technology (74%), and Healthcare (58%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Embedded Systems in their recent projects are Product Development (97%), Information Technology (94%), and Quality Assurance (84%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Embedded Systems

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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