STM32 Experts in Germany
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Stefan Rest
Last position:
Senior Product Owner at Bosch & ETAS Automotive
- Product Owner for Digital Delivery Team
- Bosch-wide digitization project for software deliveries
- Technologies: SAP EMS, JFrog, Revenera
- Running PI planning sessions
Hendrik Wagner
Last position:
Software Test and Maintenance Support at Anton Paar ProveTec GmbH
- Add/create test specifications
- Conduct regression tests
- Conduct release tests
- Analyze Jira tickets
- Identify software defects and fix them with C#
Ayusee Swain
Last position:
Intern at Schaeffler
- Built a Trend-Scouting AI system to automate technology intelligence in power electronics and semiconductors, combining Azure OpenAI with LangChain, Scrapy-based web crawling for structured, noise-free data acquisition, and automated PDF reporting for internal R&D use. Developed a FastAPI-based (Uvicorn) web application to validate LLM outputs, test prompt strategies, and enable interactive system evaluation.
- Developed a real-time STM32 binary telemetry debugger with a PyQt-based GUI, featuring header-based frame synchronization, anomaly detection, template-driven payload decoding, time-aligned buffering, and live signal visualization.
- Developed an AI-driven power inductor designer using surrogate regression models for accurate electromagnetic and thermal prediction. Integrated multi-objective NSGA-II optimization to generate efficient, manufacturable designs.
Kai Wolf
Last position:
Schwarz IT KG
- Migration of the software development process of a medical technology software to C/C++ package manager Conan and development of macOS-specific system components
Kacper Kowalski
Last position:
Author
Seqnaut and Sycosm (WIP) – Embedded Audio DSP & Synthesis Platform
- Embedded audio DSP framework — synthesizers, effects, drum machines; modular audio graph
- Sequencing: PianoRoll, StepGrid, MasterClock; 8-voice polyphonic synth; CLI + OSC
- Transient Detector — dual-envelope adaptive threshold, guitar attack detection
- Hardware: Teensy 4.1, custom AFE design tapping BOSS GX-100; MIDI FX integration
Label: C++23, C, Python, CMake, FreeRTOS, Teensy 4.1 (ARM Cortex-M7), Teensy Audio (Stoffregen), DaisySP, I2S/SAI, OSC, MIDI
Peter Jehle
Last position:
Interim Teamlead at Somnomedics
- Interim Teamlead to setup a project with STM32 and NORA Bluetooth module.
- Customer is planning new hardware to replace existing hardware with Bluetooth communication instead cable connection.
- Project was already started but the requirements were not defined.
- System based on STM32 and Nora B106 CPU.
- Analyzing the existing available code base.
- Checking for possible solutions to get the project working.
- Defining the requirements.
- Applying some rules to improve the team communication.
- Working with the NRF tools to get the custom board based on NORA B106 (NRF5340) working.
- Implementation of a simple device communication by Bluetooth.
- Preparation of documentation.
- Leading communication meetings.
- Conducted discussions with customer.
- Tools used: JIRA, OneNote, Git, Confluence, Nordic NRF, Nora B106.
Reginald Leonczuk
Last position:
ERP System Redesign (web-based)
PHP and React redesign of a web-based ERP system.
- Development of the header and parts of the navigation
- Development of various modules in React, e.g. calendar, chat, and various tables
Mario Jelinski
Last position:
Architect / Developer at handyhase
- Overhaul of the entire design and implementation of new UI/UX aspects using React
- Planning of the software architecture and structuring of the project for long-term scalability using Git for version control
Michael Dobmeier
Last position:
Sole Proprietor at Unternehmens- und Managementberatung Michael Dobmeier
- Advising and technical implementation of AI integration and workflow automation for small and mid-sized businesses
- Building a multi-tenant AI agent platform as a product base
- Combining strategic consulting, technical implementation, and team enablement
Project examples:
- Development and architecture of the SOLUMiDO Agent-UI platform for integrating digital colleagues into business processes (Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Keycloak)
- Development of the ToolChange Assistant: a multilingual, voice-controlled AI agent for optimizing setup times and reducing errors
- Implementation of an AI email assistant for intelligent email classification and processing with Microsoft 365 integration
- AI video marketing integration (STORYNEXT) for mid-sized companies, including AI-assisted briefing and performance analysis
- Social media content automation with AI text creation, approval workflow, and automatic publishing
- Business process analysis and digital solutions implementation for facility management service providers
- Digital consulting and web presence development for associations in rural areas
Oleksii Kvasnikov
Last position:
Software developer (freelance) at Sasse Elektronik GmbH
- Built custom Yocto Linux image with Docker support (NXP i.MX 6ULL)
- Developed distributed Python application (web interface, gas/temp control)
- Designed multiple docker containers for production and development
- Wrote documentation per IEC 62304
Andre Kholodov
Last position:
Nearshore Engagement Manager at EnBW AG
- Built strong awareness of nearshoring within the company
- Engagement Manager in the Nearshore Competence Center
- Responsible for nearshore consulting, partner screening and technical onboarding, designing and implementing cooperation scenarios, change management, stakeholder management, participating in steering committees and collaborating with IT and business units
- Tools used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, Microsoft SharePoint, Conceptboard
- Key results: established a nearshoring strategy, successfully identified and implemented outsourcing partnerships, executed change management and stakeholder management at a top level
Michael Eilers
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.
Tamás Nagy
Last position:
JAVA development for thermal printer test program at GeBE Elektronik und Feinwerktechnik GmbH
JAVA development for thermal printer test program
Further development of the free thermal printer test program in Java 1.8 AWT and Swing
Creating new plugins for sensor feedback using a real-time bar chart
Using multiple printer languages for USB, UDP, TCP and RS232 communication
Improving usability and responsiveness with threads and string buffering
Querying and displaying network configuration
Converting and processing hex data from printer responses
Advanced study of servomotors and USB bus
Enumerating available USB ports from the Windows Registry, retrieving additional information via PowerShell, parsing and listing all in a Java list box
Fixing reported database errors
Detecting if the printer driver is installed and recognizing physically connected devices
Migration to Windows 11
Handling customer tickets as part of support in C++ and Qt6
Writing CMake scripts
Compiling STM32 printer firmware with CMake and managing the process in FileMaker Pro
Technologies: Eclipse, Java 1.8, AWT, Swing, RS232, USB, TCP, UDP, PowerShell, servomotor technology, Windows 10 and Windows 11, WSL 2.4, Ubuntu Linux, CMake, Qt6, FileMaker Pro
Peter Kortmann
Last position:
Hardware and Software Developer / Project Manager at Anonymer Kunde
- Development of control units for the automotive industry incl. embedded software
- CAN bus, Vector Tools, CANoe
- Support of the development process according to ISO 26262
- Ensuring cyber security standards:
- Key exchange (PKI) between vehicle and control units
- Hardware Security Module (HSM)
- Communication with external service providers (international)
- Development (PCB) of measuring adapters, statistical analysis of sensors
- IoT and embedded software development, backend administration
Anuja Chandran
Last position:
Embedded Software Engineer at Digital Core Technology
- Designed and implemented embedded firmware in C/C++ for ARM-based microcontrollers and SoCs (STM32, NXP, Infineon)
- Worked across bare-metal, FreeRTOS, and Embedded Linux environments, contributing to BSP-level functionality, driver bring-up, and system integration
- Built, configured, and validated Embedded Linux systems using Yocto, including image build, boot validation, and runtime debugging
- Developed and executed unit, integration, and system-level tests, including HIL and SIL test scenarios on real hardware and simulated environments
- Created Python and Bash scripts to automate build, test execution, simulation runs, and reporting within CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Designed test cases from software and system-level requirements, covering normal operation, edge cases, and failure scenarios
- Performed low-level debugging using JTAG/GDB, analyzing boot issues, timing problems, interrupts, and peripheral behavior
- Developed and validated communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN using logs and external measurement tools
- Used simulation and virtual test environments to validate software behavior prior to hardware availability
- Read and interpreted hardware schematics to understand signal routing, pin multiplexing, and peripheral connections
- Supported PCB design and review activities using Altium tool, assisting with component selection, pin mapping, and bring-up readiness
- Collaborated with cross-functional hardware, firmware, and system teams to clarify requirements, document assumptions, and improve overall test coverage
- Developed web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6) and basic REST API development with Node.js
- Experience testing web applications and building UI automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver
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Statistics of experts using STM32
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
3.2 years
Positions per freelancer
14
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Logistics, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
91%
Master's degree or higher
66%
Doctorate
6%
Certifications per freelancer
1
Most common languages
German, English, Polish
Speak two or more languages
97%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using STM32
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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 STM32 Covers
STM32 is STMicroelectronics’ family of microcontrollers for embedded products that need control, timing, connectivity, and low power use. Teams use it for industrial devices, IoT hardware, motor control, sensors, and compact control units. It appears in both new designs and long-lived products that need careful maintenance.
Typical Work
- Board bring-up and peripheral setup
- Firmware for UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, USB, ADC, and timers
- Bootloaders, update paths, and diagnostics
- Low-power design and sleep-state tuning
- RTOS integration for time-critical tasks
Tooling And Stack
Strong STM32 specialists work across the ST ecosystem and the tools around it: STM32CubeMX, STM32CubeIDE, HAL, LL, and vendor libraries. They also read schematics, use debuggers and logic analyzers, and understand how firmware, hardware, and power budgets affect each other.
When To Bring In Help
Companies often bring in freelance STM32 experts when a prototype must become stable firmware, when an existing code base is hard to change, or when hardware and software need to be aligned fast. In Germany, this often fits industrial equipment, building tech, and connected devices where on-site work may be useful at the start, then remote collaboration works well.
What Good Experts Do
Good professionals write clean, testable code and keep close control over interrupts, memory, and timing. They document pin use, startup flow, and fault handling clearly. They also know when to use bare-metal code, when to add FreeRTOS, and how to keep the design maintainable for the next release.
Search Terms And Fit
People may search for STM32 by name, by STM32 microcontroller, or by STMicroelectronics STM32. Companies usually want someone who can move between firmware, hardware bring-up, and integration work without losing time in handoffs. That is the profile that keeps embedded projects moving.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about STM32? Start with the answers below.
STM32 is used in embedded products that need reliable control, sensor reading, communication, or low power operation. It is common in industrial devices, connected equipment, and control units where the firmware must stay stable over long runs. Many projects also use STM32 when a design needs a clear path from prototype to production.
STM32 is often compared with AVR, PIC, NXP, and ESP-based options. The main difference is the mix of peripherals, performance range, tool support, and the ST ecosystem around CubeMX and CubeIDE. A good choice depends on the device’s timing needs, power budget, and required interfaces.
A strong STM32 specialist should be comfortable with C, embedded debugging, registers, interrupts, and memory constraints. Practical knowledge of HAL, LL, FreeRTOS, bootloaders, and peripheral drivers helps a lot. It also matters that the person can read schematics and work closely with hardware.
A STM32 freelancer can usually start quickly if the hardware docs, schematics, and existing code are available. The faster the person can see pin mappings, clock setup, and communication requirements, the faster useful work starts. For older products, access to previous design notes and test setups is especially valuable.
Hire a STM32 expert when the project depends on ST peripherals, CubeMX-generated projects, or board-level bring-up on STM32 hardware. That specialist will know the common traps in startup code, interrupt handling, and low-power behavior. For general firmware tasks, a broader embedded professional may be enough, but STM32-specific work benefits from deep platform knowledge.
Yes, much of STM32 firmware work can be done remotely, especially code review, feature work, and debugging with logs or a development board sent to the specialist. On-site time in Germany is useful when hardware is still unstable, lab access is needed, or the team must validate a new board quickly. Many projects use a mix of both.
Look for evidence of shipping STM32 code on real hardware, not just sample projects. Good signs are clear debugging habits, solid handling of peripherals, and a clean approach to startup, errors, and updates. Ask how the person dealt with timing issues, noisy inputs, power limits, or driver conflicts.
A STM32 project often touches FreeRTOS, USB, CAN, MQTT, BLE modules, sensors, and external flash or EEPROM. It may also involve test tools, CI for firmware builds, and simple scripting for validation. The best freelancers can move across these pieces without losing sight of the whole device.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects is 90 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 723 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects, 91% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 66% hold at least a Master's degree, and 6% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects are German (97%), English (97%), and Polish (10%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (90%), Information Technology (77%), and Automotive (62%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used STM32 in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (92%), and Quality Assurance (85%).
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