QNX Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used QNX
Andreas K.
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
Florentin S.
Last position:
Freelance UI/UX Designer at fintus GmbH
- Concept and UI design for cloud-based banking platforms and SaaS loan process automation, including AI-supported document validation.
- UX optimization of the loan application flow, expansion of the design system, and building a scalable white-label solution.
Oliver O.
Last position:
Embedded Software Architect at Automotive supplier
Stellar SR6 G7 line, 32-bit Arm® Cortex®-R52+ MCU.
- MISRA-C, C99, Greenhills ARM compiler
- Dassault AUTOSAR Builder
- EB Tresos
- Sparx Enterprise Architect 16.1
- VS Code
- Python xml, lxml, NumPy and Pandas
ISO 26262, ISO 21434, hypervisor, key management, HSM. Tooling & automation. LieberLieber LemonTree + Sparx EA. Jira, Confluence, SharePoint. Git/Github. DevOps through Jenkins & Conan.
Sebastian N.
Last position:
Test Manager: MW/OS Interlocking System (Railway Interlocking Systems) at Pintsch GmbH & Co. KG
- Project for Deutsche Bahn
- Analysis of the current project documents and enhancement of the test concept
- Preparation of checklists for requirements analysis regarding testability and test case review
- Preparation of onboarding documents for new team members
- Participation in presentations and involvement in decisions regarding the hiring of new team members
- Leading the test team with members in Romania, Spain and Germany
- Allocation and supervision of test tasks for my team members
- Definition of the documentation tool to be introduced in consultation with the project manager
- Preparation of a concept for introducing automated tests, including the definition of the test tool
- Hands-on test case creation, execution and reporting
- Participation in management meetings at various levels and taking on tasks for the test team
- Preparation of detailed documentation
- Tools used: TestConductor, Testona (CTE), VectorCast, Parallel, Ubuntu, Visual Studio Code, Google Cloud, IBM ELM landscape, CENELEC, etc
Stephan P.
Last position:
Senior Embedded SW-Architect at Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation GmbH
- Collaboration with MB (Sindelfingen), NVIDIA (Santa Clara), MBRDI (Bangalore)
- Structure and signal modelling in Rhapsody
- Architectural decision records and requirement reviews
- Technologies: Confluence, Rhapsody, JIRA, DNG, Jama, Slack, GitLab, AWS CDW, Bazel, Docker, QNX
Shaffi S.
Last position:
Software Architect at Volkswagen AG
- Designed architecture for new service components Fleet Data Management and other remote services.
- Created UML, SAD, SDS, and ADR documentation capturing design decisions, traceability, and variant handling.
- Ensured ASPICE SWE.1/SWE.2 compliance through architecture governance and consistent work-product alignment.
- Participated in architecture reviews, interface definitions, effort estimations, and technical alignment discussions.
- Collaborated with cybersecurity, backend, and compliance teams to ensure alignment with ISO 21434 and ASPICE standards.
Michael E.
Last position:
Software Developer at Continental
- Supported a telematics component in the automotive sector with SELinux and open-source license management.
- Products: SELinux, iMX8, ScanCode.
- Skills: Linux, firmware development, Python.
Shreyashi S.
Last position:
Warehouse Assistant at Adecco GmbH
- Sorting of customer orders
- Packaging and warehouse assistance
- Working late nights and weekends (130 hours/month)
Kai N.
Last position:
Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace
- Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
- Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
- Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
- Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx
Mike L.
Last position:
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at Landesamt für Digitalisierung, Breitband und Vermessung
- Agile Coach and Scrum Master in the Baykom project
- Coaching the PO and the team
- Reorganization of previous processes with noticeable performance improvement (no statistics yet due to the few sprints, only feedback from the team and from the PO with their supervisor)
Michael S.
Last position:
Embedded C++17 programming at Stiebel Eltron GmbH & Co.
Connecting the in-house heat pumps to EEBus (in accordance with GEG §14a)
Support for Limit and Monitoring Power Consumption use cases
Linux Yocto 2.5.4 for armv5e / Yocto 2.5.4–4.3.3 for x86 target
g++ 7.3–13.2
boost 1.85 (Asio/Beast)
dbus-cxx 2.5.1
Boost.SML 1.1.11
CMake build management
KEO-Json-API 1.3.0
ktest 4.12.0 (Python Robot test framework)
Bernhard M.
Last position:
Leading Red Hat OpenShift Architect at Deutsche Rentenversicherung
- Architecture review and continuation of the architecture of two Red Hat OpenShift 4.16 environments: one for the so-called legacy environment in Berlin, consisting of two availability zones, and the other for a geo-redundant cluster between Berlin and Würzburg with three availability zones each.
- Further development or creation of the detailed designs for the legacy data center and the new DRV data center.
- Architecture of the hub clusters.
- Architecture of the RHACM and RHACS components.
- Architecture of the Red Hat Quay repositories and the connection and replication of existing JFrog Artifactory repositories.
- Creation of the required firewall requests.
- Review of the BSI basic protection checks of the environments and creation of implementation instructions.
- Design and requirements analysis of the Quay image registries.
- Design for the use of Hashicorp Vault as a secret store for the clusters.
- Creation of a backup concept for the Red Hat OpenShift clusters.
- Creation of concepts for the lifecycle of the images in the registries.
- Design of a federated user management based on LDAP/AD for the administrative OpenShift users.
Roland P.
Last position:
General Manager and Owner at Clixxun GmbH
- Software design & development (external and internal projects)
- Product management
- System and software architecture
- Purchase, sales, marketing
- Software project management
- Thematic focus: Video streaming, image & signal processing, consumer electronics, medical applications, automotive HMI, learning systems
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Consultant for Functional Safety: I3 Confirmation Reviews according to ISO 26262:2018 at VW
Conducting I3 confirmation reviews for all work products at the item (system) level that require I3 review, according to ISO 26262:2018: impact analysis, safety plan, functional safety concept, technical safety concept, FMEA, FTA, DFA, integration and test strategy, safety validation specification, safety case
Creating/updating review criteria for I3/I2 confirmation reviews of all work products based on ISO 26262:2018
Discussing findings with specialist departments as needed
Coordinating findings and review criteria with the responsible customer department
Training new internal employees in performing I3 confirmation reviews
ISO 26262
Requirements Analysis
Failure Analysis (FTA, FMEA, DFA)
Microsoft Office
Jira
Confluence DevStack
Document Management System (DMS)
Wolfgang F.
Last position:
Delphi Software Developer at Goebel Instrumentelle Analytik
- Took over software development and further development of an HPLC and photometer control and evaluation system
- Skills: software development · software system engineering · Microsoft SQL Server · software design · Delphi · HPLC · analytics · PDF · product data management
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Statistics of experts using QNX
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
3.5 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
89%
Master's degree or higher
50%
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
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using QNX
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.
QNX 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 (79%)
- Automotive (75%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (42%)
- Healthcare (38%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Government and Administration (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
QNX at a glance
QNX is a commercial real-time operating system for embedded systems that need predictable behavior, isolation and high availability. Its microkernel architecture separates core services from drivers and applications, making it suited to automotive control units, digital cockpits, industrial equipment, medical devices and transportation systems. QNX Neutrino is the operating system at the center of this ecosystem.
Where it runs
QNX supports systems where timing, reliability and controlled failure behavior matter more than broad desktop features.
- Automotive infotainment, instrument clusters and connected vehicle platforms
- Industrial controllers, robotics and machine interfaces
- Medical equipment and transportation systems
- Secure gateways and embedded networking products
Ecosystem and tooling
QNX work commonly involves the QNX Software Development Platform, Neutrino services, native POSIX APIs, resource managers and the QNX Momentics Tool Suite. Professionals also work with C and C++, cross-compilation, board support packages, device drivers, startup code, interprocess communication and system tracing. Embedded Linux, AUTOSAR, CAN, Ethernet and hardware debugging are frequent adjacent skills.
When companies need specialists
Companies often bring in freelance QNX expertise when a product must move from board bring-up to a stable release, or when an existing platform needs a major hardware or software change.
- Porting QNX to a new system-on-chip or board
- Creating or adapting drivers and board support packages
- Diagnosing timing, boot, memory or interprocess communication issues
- Integrating vehicle networks, sensors, displays or cloud services
- Preparing evidence for safety, security or customer acceptance
Germany project context
In Germany, QNX expertise is especially relevant to automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, industrial automation and medical technology teams. Remote collaboration can work well for application development, testing and defect analysis, while board bring-up, lab access and vehicle integration may require on-site work. Clear technical English is common; German can help when working closely with local production or customer teams.
What strong professionals bring
Strong QNX professionals understand the complete embedded product, not only its operating system. They can explain scheduling and resource constraints, design robust process boundaries, trace faults across hardware and software, and document decisions for long-lived products. Look for practical evidence in boot flows, driver integration, performance analysis, automated testing and release support. Experience with the target processor, safety goals and development toolchain is often more valuable than familiarity with QNX in isolation.
Frequently asked questions
The facts hiring teams ask for most often when it comes to QNX.
QNX is used for embedded products that require deterministic response, process isolation and high availability. Common examples include automotive infotainment, digital instrument clusters, industrial controls, medical equipment and transportation systems.
QNX uses a microkernel design and is often selected when predictable real-time behavior, fault isolation and vendor support are central requirements. Embedded Linux offers a broader open-source ecosystem and hardware range, so the right choice depends on certification needs, timing constraints, existing skills and product architecture.
A strong QNX specialist may also understand C or C++, board support packages, device drivers, POSIX interfaces, CAN, Ethernet, bootloaders and hardware debugging. Automotive work can require AUTOSAR, functional safety processes or display and connectivity frameworks.
The required depth depends on the assignment. QNX Neutrino application work may need a specialist who can integrate services and debug processes, while a new board port, driver stack or safety-critical release calls for deeper experience with startup code, hardware interfaces and system tracing.
QNX application development, code review, testing and diagnostics can often be handled remotely from Germany. Hardware bring-up, vehicle testing and access to restricted lab equipment may require scheduled on-site collaboration, especially during integration milestones.
QNX Momentics Tool Suite supports development, profiling, debugging and system analysis for QNX-based products. It helps specialists inspect resource use, investigate timing behavior and trace faults across processes and system services.
Ask how the specialist handled a real QNX fault, hardware constraint or release problem. Review evidence of structured debugging, clear interface design, automated tests, target-device validation and documentation, rather than accepting familiarity with product names alone.
BlackBerry QNX is the vendor and product ecosystem associated with the QNX operating system, including QNX Neutrino and related development tools. A freelancer may describe the same background using QNX, QNX Neutrino or the QNX Software Development Platform, depending on the project.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 756 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects, 89% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects are Information Technology (83%), Manufacturing (79%), and Automotive (75%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used QNX in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (92%), and Quality Assurance (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used QNX
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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