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Hire experts who turn numerical methods into tested MATLAB code, Simulink models and data-driven engineering workflows. FRATCH precisely matches you with vetted, available freelancers who fit your project and can start quickly.

Meet FRATCH Experts in Austria, who have recently used MATLAB

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Laura H.

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Sr. Data Expert & Project Manager

Vienna
Laura H.

Last position:

Sr. BI Consultant & Project Manager at Multivariata

  • Project Lead, Sr. BI Expert, Data Scientist, Automation Engineer for Marketing Analytics | Customer Insights (retail, e-commerce)
  • Product Manager: Asset Metadata Ingest & Provide
  • Product Owner Business Intelligence – responsible for 2 teams: cloud data engineering, data warehouse (logistics)
  • Product Owner for setting up a reporting platform on Azure & Power BI (finance)
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Stefan D.

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Quality and Risk Manager

Dornbirn
Stefan D.

Last position:

Quality and Risk Manager at Tridonic GmbH

  • Point of contact for customers and insurers for all major complaints (complaint management)
  • Monitoring product quality through cyclical reviews
  • Deputy head of quality management (2009 to 2019)
  • Establishment of risk management within Tridonic GmbH
  • Internal auditor training and conducting audits
  • Meeting legal requirements by participating in the establishment of risk management in the Zumtobel Group
  • Definition and selection of the risk software R2C
  • Implementation of the risk software in the Tridonic subgroup
  • Porting the returns system from MS Office to the SAP system including extensive customization (SAP customizing)
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Sina D.

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Computer Vision Specialist

Vienna
Sina D.

Last position:

Computer Vision Specialist at Mission Embedded

  • Developing C++ packages for high-frequency video streaming.
  • Contributing to the development of assistance systems for industrial applications.
  • Designing and implementing sensor fusion solutions.
  • Creating simulation models to generate synthetic data for AI training.
  • Conducting research on advanced image processing techniques.
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Gerhard Z.

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Embedded Software Engineer

Vienna
Gerhard Z.

Last position:

Embedded Software Engineer at Magna Kreisel Electric

  • Development of a charging station for electric vehicles
  • Tools: C/C++/Matlab/Simulink
  • Development and testing of functional software with various communication buses

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Statistics of experts using MATLAB

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

26 years

MATLAB experts in Austria have 26 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

4 years

MATLAB experts in Austria stay in a single position for 4 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

15

MATLAB experts in Austria have completed 15 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Research and Development

MATLAB experts in Austria have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Top industries

Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive

MATLAB experts in Austria are most in demand in Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Certification focus areas

Logistics, Product Development, Project Management

MATLAB experts in Austria earn their certifications most often in Logistics, Product Development, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

83%

83% of MATLAB experts in Austria hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

33%

33% of MATLAB experts in Austria hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

2

MATLAB experts in Austria hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

MATLAB experts in Austria most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of MATLAB experts in Austria speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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17% of MATLAB experts in Austria charge less than €480 per day.
33% of MATLAB experts in Austria charge between €640 and €800 per day.
17% of MATLAB experts in Austria charge between €800 and €960 per day.
33% of MATLAB experts in Austria charge €960 or more per day.
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The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Austria 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 Austria using MATLAB

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

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Daily rate avg. 814 €

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 800 €

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.

MATLAB experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (83%)
  • Manufacturing (83%)
  • Automotive (67%)
  • Media and Entertainment (67%)
  • Transportation (50%)
  • Government and Administration (50%)
  • Telecommunication (50%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (33%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

MATLAB for technical computing

MATLAB is a programming language and environment for numerical computing, data analysis, visualization and algorithm development. Companies use it to explore complex data, validate mathematical models and turn research methods into reliable applications. Its matrix-based syntax supports rapid work with signals, images, control systems and scientific data.

Models and simulations

MATLAB specialists create simulations that represent physical, financial or industrial processes before a system reaches production. They build numerical solvers, optimize parameters, test edge cases and compare model behavior against measured data. Simulink extends this work with block diagrams and time-based simulations for dynamic systems.

  • Develop control and signal-processing algorithms
  • Simulate mechanical, electrical and embedded systems
  • Analyze experimental and sensor data
  • Validate models against real-world measurements

Ecosystem and tooling

The MATLAB ecosystem includes toolboxes for statistics, machine learning, optimization, image processing, signal processing and control design. Strong professionals also work with Simulink, Stateflow, App Designer and MATLAB Compiler. They connect models to Python, C, C++, Java, databases, hardware and automated test environments when projects require a broader toolchain.

When companies need specialists

Freelance expertise helps when an internal team has a research prototype but needs production-ready code, a simulation requires independent validation, or a project must connect MATLAB with existing engineering systems. In Austria, specialists often support industrial, automotive, energy, medical technology and academic projects across remote and on-site teams.

  • Convert prototypes into documented, maintainable workflows
  • Improve model performance and numerical stability
  • Prepare algorithms for embedded or cloud deployment
  • Build dashboards, reports and reusable MATLAB applications

What strong professionals deliver

A capable MATLAB professional understands both the mathematics and the system around it. They select suitable algorithms, manage data quality, structure scripts and functions clearly, and document assumptions so others can reproduce results. They also know when a MATLAB solution should remain a research tool and when it needs integration, code generation or migration to another environment.

Choosing the right collaboration

Define the required outcomes, available data, target hardware and validation method before engaging a specialist. Ask for relevant examples involving similar models, toolboxes or deployment constraints, then review how clearly the professional explains trade-offs. Remote work is effective for coding, analysis and documentation; on-site collaboration can help when laboratory equipment, test rigs or protected systems are involved.

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Frequently asked questions

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

MATLAB is used for numerical analysis, simulation, data visualization, algorithm development and technical application design. Companies rely on it for work involving signals, control systems, optimization, machine learning, imaging and scientific computing.

MATLAB offers an integrated environment with specialized toolboxes, strong plotting and direct support for engineering workflows. Python provides a broad open-source ecosystem and may suit teams that prioritize general software integration, while the right choice depends on existing skills, licenses, deployment needs and project constraints.

MATLAB specialists often bring knowledge of numerical methods, statistics, signal processing, control theory or machine learning. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include Simulink, Stateflow, C or C++, Python, version control, testing and hardware integration.

MATLAB work ranges from focused data analysis to complex simulations and embedded deployment. Choose a professional based on the model complexity, required toolbox knowledge, validation demands and target environment rather than on a generic seniority label.

MATLAB projects are often well suited to remote collaboration when data, code and simulation environments can be shared securely. On-site work may be valuable for laboratory equipment, test benches or restricted industrial systems, and German-language communication can matter for some Austrian teams.

Simulink is a MATLAB companion for modeling dynamic systems with block diagrams, time-based simulation and model-based design. It is often a strong fit for control, automotive, aerospace and embedded projects where behavior, interfaces and testing must be represented visually.

MATLAB quality is visible in reproducible results, clear structure, documented assumptions and tests covering expected and abnormal inputs. Review whether the professional validates models against real data, manages numerical limitations and explains why each algorithm or toolbox was selected.

MATLAB can support production pathways through code generation, compiled applications and integration with languages or hardware platforms. A suitable specialist should assess execution limits, licensing, performance, testing and the target runtime before choosing the delivery approach.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 814 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 33% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects have 26 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (17%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (83%), and Automotive (67%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Austria who have used MATLAB in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (83%), and Research and Development (83%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used MATLAB

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.

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