Infineon TriCore Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Infineon TriCore
Volker F.
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. C.
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
Moulay Driss S.
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
Tilmann S.
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
Alexander D.
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
Karl S.
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 T.
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
Harald B.
Last position:
Software Architect at Amoria Bond
- Developed gateway demonstrator
- Defined system requirements for topology and data concentrator
- Designed zonal controllers for Leoni
Hellmuth V.
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 H.
Last position:
Embedded Test Automation at Konecranes DEMAG
- Scrum, Jira, Zephyr, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Robot Framework, Python, Git
Jörg H.
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
Discover over 15,000 top freelancers
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 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
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 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Infineon TriCore experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (91%)
- Manufacturing (82%)
- Information Technology (73%)
- Healthcare (45%)
- Aerospace and Defense (27%)
- Energy (27%)
- Construction (18%)
- Education (18%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Core technology
Infineon TriCore is a 32-bit microcontroller architecture built for embedded systems that need real-time response, dependable control and efficient signal processing. It combines processor, memory and peripheral capabilities for automotive electronic control units, industrial drives and other safety-focused products. The architecture is commonly associated with AURIX microcontrollers and the earlier ECU-focused AUDO family.
Typical systems
TriCore runs software close to hardware, where timing, diagnostics and predictable behavior matter. Companies use it for powertrain control, body electronics, chassis functions, battery management, industrial automation and motor control. Typical deliverables include bootloaders, device drivers, control logic, communication layers and production-ready firmware.
- Automotive control units using CAN, LIN, FlexRay or Ethernet
- Real-time motor, inverter and power management functions
- Safety-oriented diagnostics and monitoring
- Boot software, firmware updates and board bring-up
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong professionals work across the TriCore instruction set, AURIX device families, memory protection and interrupt behavior. They use Infineon development tools, compilers, debuggers and evaluation boards, alongside environments such as TASKING, HighTec and Lauterbach TRACE32. AUTOSAR Classic, MCAL configuration, OSEK-based operating systems and model-based workflows often form part of the wider delivery context.
When expertise matters
Freelance specialists are useful when a team is bringing up a new AURIX board, migrating legacy AUDO software or preparing firmware for a production release. They can fill gaps in low-level programming, timing analysis, compiler configuration, functional safety documentation or vehicle communication. In Germany, collaboration may involve local automotive and industrial teams, with remote work combined with on-site access to hardware when testing requires it.
- A new TriCore board needs initialization and peripheral integration
- Existing firmware must be ported, optimized or diagnosed
- AUTOSAR modules need configuration and integration
- Hardware-in-the-loop tests reveal timing or communication faults
Skills that distinguish experts
The strongest professionals explain how code interacts with registers, caches, interrupts, DMA and watchdogs. They can read schematics, trace faults with a debugger and verify behavior on target hardware rather than relying only on simulation. They also understand coding standards, static analysis, unit testing and the traceability expected in safety-related development.
Assessing project fit
Ask for evidence of shipped TriCore firmware and specify the exact Infineon device family, toolchain and operating environment. A useful specialist can describe a debugging method, explain trade-offs between bare-metal code and AUTOSAR, and identify risks in memory, timing or boot flows. Clarify hardware availability, release responsibilities, documentation needs and whether the work requires German-language collaboration with teams in Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Infineon TriCore? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Infineon TriCore is a microcontroller architecture for embedded systems that need deterministic control and strong peripheral integration. It is widely used in automotive ECUs, powertrain and chassis functions, battery systems, industrial drives and motor control.
TriCore is closely tied to Infineon microcontrollers and is often selected for automotive control, real-time behavior and integrated safety features. ARM Cortex-M offers a broader vendor ecosystem and wider general-purpose availability, so the right choice depends on the target hardware, toolchain, safety needs and existing software.
A strong TriCore specialist often brings embedded C, real-time operating systems, CAN, LIN, automotive Ethernet and bootloader knowledge. AUTOSAR Classic, MCAL configuration, debugging with Lauterbach TRACE32 and experience with Infineon AURIX devices are also valuable.
Infineon TriCore work does not require the same depth for every assignment. Board bring-up or production debugging benefits from a specialist who has shipped firmware on the exact device family, while an isolated driver or test task may be suitable for someone with focused embedded experience and access to strong technical guidance.
TriCore development can often be done remotely when source code, build tools, documentation and test access are available. Hardware bring-up, oscilloscope work and vehicle or laboratory testing may require on-site sessions, including collaboration with teams in Germany.
Infineon TriCore projects commonly use Infineon development environments, TASKING or HighTec toolchains, and Lauterbach TRACE32 for debugging and trace analysis. The exact setup depends on the AURIX device, AUTOSAR stack, compiler qualification needs and project release process.
Ask a TriCore professional to explain a real debugging case involving interrupts, memory, timing or a peripheral. Review evidence of target-hardware testing, code review, static analysis, documentation and safe change management rather than judging only by familiarity with product names.
AURIX is Infineon's prominent TriCore microcontroller family for newer automotive and industrial applications, while AUDO is a former family name associated with earlier automotive devices. A specialist should clarify the exact controller, compiler, debugger and software stack because experience with one family does not automatically cover every TriCore-based project.
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%).
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