Infineon TriCore Experts in Germany
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Volker Foitzik
Last position:
Technical Lead | Software Architect | Embedded Software Engineer at Hydac
- Development of safety-related embedded software for a mobile machine on a Hydac TTC 2390 controller.
- Implementation in C with consideration of SIL 3 / ASIL D and MISRA-C:2025.
- Implementation of communication via CAN, CANopen, and J1939.
Standards, guidelines and norms: ISO 26262, IEC 61508, MISRA-C:2025
Technologies: C99, Hydac TTC 2390, Infineon TriCore Aurix TC397, Hightec C/C++ Compiler, PC-lint Plus, CAN, CANopen, J1939, MISRA-C:2025
S.r.k. Chandra
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
Alexander Döhrmann
Last position:
Systems Engineer at infoteam AG
- Further development and maintenance of data management software in the nuclear sector
- Processing and resolution of problem reports
- Bug fixing and defect remediation
- Performance optimization of legacy code
- Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Specification and conceptual design of new features
- Modernization of legacy codebase to C++17
- Technologies & tools: C++, ClearCase, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Linux, Solaris, Shell-Script, VisualStudio
- Frontend – Smart Sensor Dashboard: development of a browser-based dashboard for real-time visualization of smart sensor data
- Technologies & tools: TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MQTT, VisualStudio
- Implementation of embedded safety software for a magnetic levitation elevator system
- Requirements engineering
- Documentation and implementation of safety software for the magnetic levitation elevator control system and the central management system
- Creation and execution of unit tests for all implemented modules
- Technologies & tools: C/C++, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, VectorCAST, MISRA-C, Lint, Doxygen, Git
Moulay Driss Sennaoui
Last position:
Project Safety Manager at Harman Automotive International
- FuSi requirements engineering in Doors for tell-tales, reverse camera and chimes
- Draft system requirements specification
- Maintain and review requirements in Doors (DNG)
- Coordinate HW, system and SW architecture teams
- Safety work product roadmap and delivery planning according to ISO 26262 and ASPICE
- Track deadlines with functional safety gate assessments
- Project capacity planning and coordination up to series release
- SW/system planning and coordination with counterparts in India, Romania, China and USA
- Track SOP milestones with customer
- Bug tracking and follow-up with Jira
- Safety analyses and HSIS requirement traceability
- Plan organizational work packages using sprints
- Coordinate ISO 26262 and ASPICE work products in the V-model development process
- Create the safety plan and the safety-critical plan
- Interface between functional safety management, HW development and software development
- Clarify and align requirements regarding quality, FuSi, standards and A-SPICE
- Coordinate between different suppliers for SoC, HW and SW quality and KPIs
Karl Spielberger
Last position:
Software Consultant, Architect, and Developer at Forklift Truck Manufacturer
Consulting in all areas of software development such as architecture, inter- and intra-process communication, end-to-end validation
Monitoring and measuring resources such as runtime and memory usage
Specification of interface and implementation patterns as well as high-level and detailed specifications
Design and implementation of functional and safety software
Specification of unit tests and support of the integration and software tests in the HIL test department as part of software validation
Development of platform-independent control and regulation software for a fuel cell system (multi-processor 16-bit and multi-core 32-bit)
Development/concept design of state machines
Development/concept design of control algorithms
Development/concept design of inter-process safety communication
Development/concept design of basic software components for parameter, characteristic curve, and error management
Development of vehicle communication based on CAN
Development/concept design of commissioning, maintenance, and service interfaces via CAN and UDS diagnostics
Conducting validation and supporting external validation
Creating specifications for testing
Alban Tchuinkou
Last position:
C/C++ Developer on AIX Systems for SAP Kernel System Integration at IBM Research and Development
- AIX/Linux system administrator: deployment of LPARs (Logical Partitions) for SAP Kernel Development
- C/C++ SAP kernel development and integration to SAP HANA Database
- C/C++ programming and software integration, support for SAP kernel on AIX system; development and testing on SAP VDI
- Example: development of the ABEC Tool (AIX Build Environment Checker) to create SAP build environments for debugging process and benchmarking
- Benchmarking and test execution of SAP kernels (test from the communication to the SAP HANA Database and to SAP NetWeaver) on AIX
- Automate the SAP kernel build via Jenkins and benchmarking over crontab jobs
- New C/C++ compiler design and testing (based on Clang++ and LLVM)
- Customer ticket handling to resolve SAP kernel bugs and build failures
- SAP kernel development with Rust programming language, migrating some sub-kernel projects from C/C++ to Rust because of Rust's memory safety model, ownership system, and concurrency features
- Refactoring selected components in Rust and integrating them with existing C++ codebase via FFI
Hellmuth V. Künsberg
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect / Team Coordinator at Provider of system solutions in the field of electric drives
- Analysis and inventory of a system consisting of 2 control units
- Creation and derivation of the static software architecture
- Optimization and standardization of structures for model-based control
- Creation of the dynamic software architecture
- Development of improvement proposals in workshops with the customer
Winfried Harbecke
Last position:
Embedded Test Automation at Konecranes DEMAG
- Scrum, Jira, Zephyr, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Python, Git
Tilmann Spahlinger
Last position:
Technical Expert, Software Architect at Rolls Royce Power Systems / MTU
- Created concepts and architecture for ECU diagnostics over CAN-Bus using UDS, PDX, ODX and safety paradigms
- Designed system deployment for EMS and documented using UML, Draw.io, MS Word, MS Visio and Confluence
- Developed process flows for development, planning, logistics, test & diagnostics in Scrum with Jira and MS Planner
- Communicated across multiple customer teams, conducted knowledge transfer
Jörg Haas
Last position:
Bundespolizei
- Conducted system tests on newly deployed border control units in a safety-critical airport infrastructure
- Testing a distributed system with high network load Technologies: Python 3, MS Excel, Jira, Kubernetes configurations, MQTT
Harald Bergmann
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
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Statistics of experts using Infineon TriCore
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
1.6 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
70%
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 Germany using Infineon TriCore
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
What TriCore is
Infineon TriCore is a processor architecture used in embedded systems that need fast control, tight timing, and strong safety features. It is common in automotive ECUs, powertrain control, chassis systems, and other real-time applications. Many searchers also use the names TriCore, Infineon TriCore, or AURIX when looking for this skill.
Typical work
- Bare-metal firmware and low-level drivers
- Real-time task handling and interrupt design
- AUTOSAR integration and ECU bring-up
- Safety-related software for control units
- Debugging timing, memory, and peripheral issues
Strong specialists know how TriCore fits into the wider ECU stack, not just the CPU core. They work close to hardware, sensors, actuators, and communication buses.
Ecosystem
TriCore projects often involve Infineon AURIX devices, compiler toolchains, debuggers, and calibration tools. Work also touches CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet, watchdogs, and memory protection features. A good expert can move between firmware, integration, and test without losing the system view.
When to bring in help
Companies usually need freelance support when a platform is being ported, a control unit is being stabilized, or safety work needs extra depth. In Germany, this often happens on programs that support automotive suppliers and industrial embedded teams. On-site time can help with hardware bring-up, while remote work suits code review, architecture, and debugging support.
What strong specialists do
- Read datasheets and reference manuals quickly
- Trace timing problems to the real root cause
- Write clear, maintainable embedded C
- Respect safety and coding rules
- Document changes for validation and release
The best professionals do not only make code run. They make it predictable, testable, and safe to maintain.
How to choose well
Look for hands-on ECU work, not only general embedded experience. Ask for examples with TriCore, AURIX, AUTOSAR, bootloaders, diagnostics, or safety mechanisms. A strong fit can explain trade-offs in memory use, interrupt latency, startup behavior, and integration with the rest of the system.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Infineon TriCore? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Infineon TriCore is used in embedded systems that need deterministic control and safety features. It is especially common in automotive ECUs, but it also appears in industrial control and other real-time devices. If a project depends on timing, peripheral control, and robust fault handling, TriCore is often a fit.
TriCore is the processor architecture, while AURIX is Infineon’s well-known family of microcontrollers built around that architecture. In practice, people often search for both names when they want the same kind of specialist. A good freelancer should understand how the architecture and the device family relate.
Infineon TriCore is often chosen for control-heavy and safety-focused applications, especially in automotive systems. ARM is broader and more common across many device classes, but TriCore projects usually demand deeper knowledge of ECU behavior, timing, and safety mechanisms. The right choice depends on the target system and the existing hardware base.
A strong TriCore specialist usually knows embedded C, debugging tools, and low-level hardware interaction. AUTOSAR, CAN, LIN, FlexRay, diagnostics, bootloaders, and safety concepts are all common companions. For AURIX-based work, knowledge of memory protection and startup code is also valuable.
Infineon TriCore work benefits from a specialist as soon as a project touches bring-up, integration, or hard timing issues. Even smaller tasks can become expensive if the team is new to the platform. If the work involves safety, debugging, or an ECU port, early support usually pays off.
Many TriCore tasks can be done remotely, such as code review, architecture, and debugging support. On-site access is helpful when the work depends on hardware labs, flashing devices, or physical measurements. In Germany, hybrid collaboration is common on automotive and industrial embedded programs.
A strong Infineon TriCore freelancer can explain how they handled real hardware, not just write generic embedded code. Look for clear examples with startup code, interrupts, memory issues, diagnostics, and test support. Good specialists also document decisions well and work cleanly with validation teams.
Freelancers should expect close contact with hardware, strict coding rules, and careful change control on a TriCore project. They should be comfortable reading device manuals, using debuggers, and working with ECU integration constraints. If the program is in Germany, clear communication in English is often enough, but some teams also expect German for day-to-day coordination.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 717 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 70% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.6 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects are Automotive (91%), Manufacturing (82%), and Information Technology (73%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Infineon TriCore in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (91%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Infineon TriCore
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