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Yimeng Wang

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R&D Software Engineer

München
Yimeng Wang

Last position:

R&D Software Engineer at Advantest

  • Development and maintenance of hardware drivers in C++
  • Conducting unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
  • Debugging and fixing issues with the hardware team and FPGA team
  • Defining and developing software concepts and coordinating with the software architect
  • Expanding test automation to improve efficiency
  • Research and development of algorithms to improve existing codebases (runtime, memory usage, accuracy)
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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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Hussein Kaheel

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QA and Test Automation Engineer

München
Hussein Kaheel

Last position:

QA and Test Automation Engineer at Intel

  • Verified internal and external semiconductor technologies to support the release of design packages.
  • Developed automated testing environments using Bash and Python to streamline verification workflows.
  • Created and maintained TCL scripts to configure ivars and automate testbench execution.
  • Performed comprehensive validation of technology libraries and Verilog files.
  • Utilized a range of industry-standard EDA tools including Fusion Compiler, Innovus, ICV, Calibre (Mentor Graphics), Seascape (Ansys).
  • Conducted root cause analysis to debug and resolve issues across various tool flows.
  • Defined and tracked QoR (Quality of Results) metrics to provide a macro-level view of design package health.
  • Optimized test runtime and resource usage to improve efficiency and turnaround time.
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András Bognár

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Test Equipment Developer

München
András Bognár

Last position:

Test Equipment Developer at Minebea Access Solutions

  • Tested passenger car opening handle at system level integrating hardware, software and mechanics
  • Built and provided complete test equipment for system testers using Arduino boards, Saleae Logic analyser, oscilloscope, multimeter, RLC meter, programmable power supplies and function generators
  • Developed system testing concepts and constructed manual system test bench
  • Supported system testers with hardware and software tools
  • Products: BMW XNF, Rolls Royce, Audi eRing, JLR (Jaguar-Land-Rover)
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Daniel Carton

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Founder & Managing Director

München
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)
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Christian Eigner

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Managing Director

Neufahrn bei Freising
Christian Eigner

Last position:

Managing Director at Eigner Elektro

  • Leading the company
  • Strategic planning and business development
  • Overseeing operational processes
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Jiri Sostok

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Quality Manager/Test Management

München
Jiri Sostok

Last position:

Quality Manager/Test Management at Noriba GmbH

  • Creation of test concepts
  • Development of test processes
  • Coordination of test case development: stress tests, functional tests, performance tests, high data rate tests, integration tests, etc.
  • Hardware testing: FPGA, RF
  • Test automation and regression testing
  • Ensuring 24/7 operation of the test system
  • Analysis & reporting
  • Regular coordination of the test team, meetings with other stakeholders
  • Communication and coordination with stakeholders and project managers
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Massimiliano Giacometti

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Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer

München
Massimiliano Giacometti

Last position:

Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer at PlanV

  • CVA6 MMU: formal verification using SVA
  • CVA6 subsystem: IP integration, verification (UVM)
  • Tightly coupled cache coherence for CVA6: RTL design and verification (SystemVerilog), FPGA prototyping (IP integration - CPU, LLC, DDR, Eth), Linux
  • Verification of a laser controller on FPGA (medical, VHDL, VUnit, Python, C++ for Microblaze)
  • Fault injection emulation on FPGA (SystemVerilog)

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Statistics of experts using FPGA

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

20 years

Position duration

3 years

Positions per freelancer

10

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Telecommunication

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

Master's degree or higher

100%

Doctorate

22%

Certifications per freelancer

2

Most common languages

German, English, French

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 FPGA

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

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Daily rate avg. 567 €

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 560 €

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

FPGA basics

FPGA stands for field-programmable gate array. It is used when a system needs fixed timing, parallel processing, or hardware behavior that software alone cannot deliver. Companies bring in FPGA specialists for boards, prototypes, and products that must run close to the metal.

What it is built for

  • Low-latency signal processing
  • Data movement and protocol handling
  • Industrial control and measurement systems
  • Custom accelerators for compute-heavy tasks
  • Embedded logic inside larger hardware platforms

Tooling and flows

Strong FPGA work usually combines RTL design, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and board-level validation. The ecosystem often includes VHDL, Verilog, SystemVerilog, Vivado, Quartus, and timing analysis tools. Experience with debugging on real hardware matters as much as code quality.

When companies need help

Teams often look for freelance FPGA expertise when a product needs a fast ramp-up, a blocked design issue, or extra capacity before a hardware milestone. This is common in telecom, automotive, robotics, medtech, and Munich-based industrial technology companies. It also helps when teams need support on-site for lab work but can keep reviews remote.

What strong specialists do

  • Write clean, testable RTL
  • Close timing without fragile fixes
  • Build reliable testbenches and verification steps
  • Debug interfaces, clocks, resets, and board issues
  • Document handover clearly for in-house teams

Choosing the right expert

Good FPGA professionals understand trade-offs between performance, resource use, power, and maintainability. They can work with Xilinx and AMD Vivado or Intel Quartus flows, and they know when to change the design instead of forcing the toolchain. For Munich projects, they should also be comfortable working with local teams in English and, when needed, German.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions that come up most around FPGA.

A strong FPGA specialist turns system needs into hardware logic that runs predictably and in parallel. That usually includes RTL design, timing closure, simulation, and hardware bring-up. On real projects, they also help with interfaces, clocking, resets, and debugging on the board.

FPGA is a good fit when timing, determinism, or parallel processing matter more than software flexibility. It is often chosen for prototypes, custom hardware features, or products that need to adapt after deployment. Compared with an ASIC, it is easier to change and faster to put into use.

A capable FPGA professional should be comfortable with VHDL or Verilog, simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis. Many projects also rely on Vivado for Xilinx and AMD devices or Quartus for Intel, formerly Altera. The best specialists can move between RTL, testbenches, and board-level checks without losing track of the whole design.

The answer depends on the risk and the stage of the hardware. A small proof of concept may need one strong FPGA expert, while a product launch usually benefits from someone who has already closed timing and debugged real boards. If the design touches high-speed interfaces or safety-related logic, senior-level experience matters.

A strong FPGA specialist thinks in parallel paths, clock domains, timing, and resource limits. They do not just write logic; they verify it, measure it, and know how synthesis and place-and-route can change the result. That mix of hardware discipline and debugging skill is what matters most.

Much of FPGA work can be done remotely if the team has good simulation access, version control, and a clear review process. On-site time in Munich is often useful for lab bring-up, signal probing, or debugging hardware that is hard to reproduce elsewhere. Many companies use a mix of both.

No. FPGA is the technology, while Xilinx and Altera are vendor names that people still use when talking about their device families and toolchains. Today, many searchers also refer to AMD Vivado or Intel Quartus because those tools are tied to common FPGA flows.

Look for clear examples of RTL that was verified, timed, and brought onto real hardware. A good FPGA freelancer explains trade-offs plainly, shows how they test designs, and knows where bugs usually hide in clocks, interfaces, and resets. In Munich projects, strong communication matters too, especially when hardware and software teams must work closely.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects is 71 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 567 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 22% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects have 20 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (20%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects are Information Technology (80%), Manufacturing (70%), and Telecommunication (60%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used FPGA in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (90%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used FPGA

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.

Countries:

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

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