Infineon TriCore Experts in Germany
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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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 19 Sep 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 19 Sep 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 architecture
Infineon TriCore is a 32-bit microcontroller architecture built for deterministic, safety-critical and high-performance embedded control. It combines general-purpose processing with digital signal processing capabilities, making it a strong fit for automotive powertrains, chassis systems, body control and industrial automation. The architecture is closely associated with Infineon’s AURIX microcontroller family.
Typical systems
TriCore-based systems run firmware that must respond predictably to sensors, actuators and communication networks. Companies use the technology in electronic control units, battery management, motor control, gateway modules and driver-assistance support systems.
- Develop real-time control software for AURIX microcontrollers
- Integrate CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet and SPI communication
- Implement bootloaders, diagnostics and secure firmware updates
- Connect sensors, actuators and hardware abstraction layers
Tooling and ecosystem
Specialists work with the TASKING VX-toolset or Infineon’s compiler and development tools, along with debuggers, trace tools and hardware evaluation kits. Common activities include linker configuration, interrupt design, startup code, memory mapping and peripheral configuration. Familiarity with AUTOSAR Classic, MCAL, Tresos and model-based workflows is often valuable.
When expertise matters
Freelance expertise becomes useful when a team is moving from a prototype to production, migrating firmware between AURIX devices or taking ownership of an inherited control unit. It is also relevant when timing issues, compiler behavior, boot failures or difficult hardware interactions slow delivery.
- Review TriCore firmware architecture and timing behavior
- Port low-level code to a new AURIX device or board
- Investigate watchdog resets, race conditions and memory faults
- Prepare software for verification, safety and production release
Germany collaboration
German automotive suppliers, mobility companies and industrial manufacturers use embedded control systems where traceability, functional safety and reliable supplier coordination matter. A specialist may work remotely on code, reviews and test automation, while lab access, vehicle integration or hardware debugging can require on-site collaboration. Clear technical English is common; German helps when working closely with local teams.
Strong professionals
Strong TriCore professionals understand both the processor and the system around it. They can read datasheets, reason about caches and interrupts, configure memory and peripherals, and explain trade-offs in clear terms. Look for evidence of production firmware, disciplined debugging, hardware-in-the-loop testing and practical experience with safety-oriented development processes.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Infineon TriCore? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
Infineon TriCore is used to run deterministic embedded software in automotive and industrial control systems. Typical applications include powertrain control, battery management, chassis electronics, gateways, motor drives and other systems that must react reliably to hardware signals.
TriCore is closely optimized for Infineon AURIX microcontrollers and combines control processing with capabilities suited to signal-heavy real-time work. ARM-based alternatives offer a broader vendor ecosystem, while TriCore can be a better fit when an existing AURIX platform, toolchain or automotive software stack is already established.
AURIX specialists often also work with embedded C, AUTOSAR Classic, MCAL configuration, CAN and Ethernet communication, bootloaders and diagnostics. Knowledge of RTOS concepts, functional safety, hardware debugging and hardware-in-the-loop testing is especially useful for production projects.
Infineon TriCore work can range from a focused peripheral change to a complex control-unit release. The right level depends on the task, but production firmware usually calls for someone who can trace issues across application code, drivers, memory configuration, hardware behavior and the build toolchain.
TriCore specialists can handle architecture reviews, coding, configuration, documentation and automated testing remotely. Board bring-up, vehicle integration and lab-based debugging may require access to company hardware or occasional on-site work, so the collaboration model should be agreed early.
Infineon TriCore projects commonly use the TASKING VX-toolset or Infineon development tools, together with debuggers, trace systems, evaluation boards and device configuration tools. AUTOSAR projects may also involve MCAL, Tresos and related integration environments.
TriCore quality is best assessed through specific examples of production firmware, AURIX device work, fault diagnosis and timing analysis. Ask how the specialist handled memory maps, interrupts, watchdog behavior, compiler settings, testing and communication with hardware teams.
AURIX expertise includes practical knowledge of Infineon’s TriCore architecture, peripherals, multicore behavior, safety features and development workflow. General embedded skills are helpful, but a specialist should also show that they can move from datasheet details to stable firmware on the target board.
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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