UDS Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used UDS
Matthias S.
Last position:
Software Developer and Consultant at CLADE GmbH
- Analysis of the existing CAN communication between microcontrollers
- Analysis of the sensors used and the measured values collected
- Planning the CAN messages for transmitting the measured values
- Iterative adjustment of the microcontroller code to the new CAN messages
- Cross-compilation from x64 to arm64
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
Olfa A.
Last position:
Senior Embedded Software Engineer / Function Developer at Enginius GmbH (FAUN GROUP)
- Developed model-based software for hydrogen tank control units using MATLAB/Simulink, aligned with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements
- Performed system integration and software verification across MIL and HIL environments using dSPACE and Vector tools
- Defined software architecture (SADS) with interface specifications for CAN, analog, and digital communication protocols
- Generated production-ready embedded C code using Simulink Embedded Coder; created and maintained A2L calibration files with CANape
- Designed and executed MIL/HIL test cases ensuring full coverage of functional and safety requirements
- Implemented CODESYS PLC applications on IFM ecomatController; applied CAN and Modbus TCP/IP communication protocols
- Contributed to HMI/UI development using Qt/C++ on Linux (Qt Creator)
- Applied agile Kanban workflow with Git-based version control (Bitbucket)
Tools: MATLAB, Simulink, CANape, CANalyzer, PCAN-View, Embedded Coder, CODESYS, TTC2038/PXROS, Codebeamer, Jira, Git
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
Frédéric F.
Last position:
Resident Engineer at Audi AG
- Prototype test drives
- Tests (SW/HW) on dynos, HIL/SIL, and vehicles
- Inverter updates (flashing of EOL, boot manager, software…)
- Software commissioning
- Attending task force meetings
- Daily project management meetings
- Creating, tracking, and updating Jira tickets
- Supporting the resolution of software and hardware issues (troubleshooting)
- Participating in national and international test drives in Germany (Neustadt PGN), Italy (Nardo – Porsche Engineering NTC), Finland (Muonio WTCS), and Sweden (Arvidsjaur)
- Performing coding (CP-Tool) and calibration activities (Vector/Inca)
- Implementing component protection VKMS via Fazit-ODIS (with UDS request) or learning/married/pairing (using PKI card)
- Recording traces for defect analysis
- Preparing test reports and test summary reports
- Delivering broken hardware to the factory location and replacing it with new or refurbished hardware
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and development teams
Shubham S.
Last position:
Work Student, System Testing at Magna Electronics Europe
Execution of test procedures based on the test plan for system testing of ECU & camera sensor
Requirements analysis and test case design using PTC Windchill
Diagnostics, software updates at ECU level, calibration with ODIS and Lauterbach
Data collection, annotation, analysis, storage and reprocessing
Checking logs, test result analysis, bug logging and test report creation following ASPICE
Creation of the test environment on bench (RBS) or vehicle according to test scenarios
Design, building and troubleshooting of automated test setups including multimeter and circuits
Development of automated test procedures to save time, cost and vehicle dependency
Recording of data with recording tool chain and injection of data using Hardware-in-the-Loop setup
Automated creation of test result reports via PyCharm Python scripts utilizing Pandas, Numpy and Matplotlib
Use of hardware including X2E data logger, Technica Bus Tapping hardware, Star Corporation and Vector tools
Satish P.
Last position:
Project Lead at L&T Technology Services
- Experience in testing of Body Control Module (BCM) using Dspace, Control Desk and EXAM in GHIL (Gesamt HIL).
- Led a team of 8 engineers and managed end-to-end execution of software for each release, from requirement analysis to final validation and release.
- Coordinated with function specialists (Fachabteilung) to analyse requirements and derive test cases.
- Developed test specifications and maintained bidirectional traceability between requirements and test cases.
- Automated test cases and built library functions using EXAM (Audi and VW customer-specific tool for test automation).
- Organised GHIL testing activities for both manual and automated test execution.
- Evaluated and analysed test reports generated from night runs in EXAM.
- Identified software and GHIL issues based on report analysis and created bug tickets for traceability.
Madhava N.
Last position:
Function Developer ADAS at Continental Automotive GmbH through Ferchau GmbH
- Project: Sensor fusion application for traffic participant detection
- Software frameworks: C++ (11,14), Python, Visual Studio, MTS, Qt, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Conan, CAN, RTOS, DOORS, CMake
- Refactored and adapted sensor fusion algorithms by processing sensor data (camera and radar) for ACC and EBA as per requirements
- Handled system test issue reports in JIRA
- Tuned Kalman filters and introduced new features to enhance tracking
- Adapted architecture, detailed design (UML) and simulation tool (Qt)
- Conducted unit testing, code reviews and static code analysis in compliance with MISRA standards
- Conducted regression testing to validate software, involved in software releases (CI/CD), KPI evaluation by testing NCAP scenarios
- Flashed ADAS software to target vehicles, used UDS protocol and OBD-II tools for diagnostics and verification
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
Viktor H.
Last position:
Freelance Software Developer at Thomas Magnete GmbH
- Development of embedded software for a valve prototype with LIN interface.
- Extension of the software architecture in Rhapsody.
- Implementation of the valve control as a state machine in Rhapsody.
- Implementation of a LIN stack for communication with the PLIN-LDF test environment.
- Integration & commissioning of the built-in bootstrap loader.
- MCU: Infineon TLE9867.
- IDE: Keil µVision5.
- Project management: GitLab.
- Architecture: Rhapsody Architect.
- CAN adapter: PEAK PLIN-USB.
Jochen M.
Last position:
Technical Project Lead – Software Development at IT Security (Defense) / CyberSecurity
Technical project lead for the software testing subproject in the development of encryption systems (tactical crypto devices).
Test monitoring
Test specification
Software test implementation
Schedule planning
Code reviews
Team leadership
Test team resource planning
Test team coordination
Coordination of overall project flow
Stakeholder management
Report creation
Reporting to executive management
Delivered testing milestones on schedule, ensuring timely integration with development.
Improved test team efficiency by standardizing workflows and reporting.
Ensured compliance with Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15408).
Edda N.
Last position:
Independent Software Developer at Professional Programming
since 03.2025: development of new functionality, customer-specific adaptations and bug fixing of an ERP system in the inventory management area for medical products (Windows 11, Mumps, GT.M)
09.2022–04.2024: creation of diagnostic routines for the entire vehicle fault memory and implementation of a diagnostic application for the after-sales area using PRODIS Automation (Windows 10, graphical J2EE platform, PRODIS Automation DSA)
09.2020–06.2022: analysis of requirements, creation of concepts and specifications, software development in C, bug fixing, code reviews, module testing, integration, series maintenance according to PTC Integrity Tracker (microprocessor SAMA5, Linux, C, Visual Studio 15/19, Polyspace, MISRA, Integrity PTC, Jenkins, make/cmake)
07.2019–11.2019: implementation and installation of customer-specific adjustments and extensions in the field of electronic payment transactions, preparation and execution of tests (Windows 7, Linux, C++, make, Eclipse, Git)
01.2019–07.2019: software development of headlamp control units according to Automotive SPICE, reviews with QA (microcontroller Renesas RH850, C, Git, Green Hills Compiler/Linker, Visual Studio 2013, Rational ClearCase, ClearQuest, Vector CANoe)
01.2017–12.2018: project management, software requirements analysis, development according to MISRA and HIS, QA plan, document reviews, configuration management, on-site support (Renesas RH850, C, Git, Visual Studio 2013, DOORS, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Vector CANoe)
02.2013–10.2016: redesign and implementation of CAN/LIN restbus software and D-PDU API, development of various restbus adapters, feature extensions, FIBEX integration, driver control, D-PDU API interface, performance optimization, module tests, documentation, commissioning (Windows 7, C++11/98, Python 3.2, IronPython, Visual Studio 2010/2012/2013, Boost, Doxygen, ClearCase, Vector CANoe, D-Server Softing DTS 8)
06.2011–09.2012: adaptation and maintenance of the MCVI Diagnostic Server according to ASAM MCD-3D 3.0.0 and ODX 2.2, development of diagnostic tools and user interfaces, transformation of ODX data, regression tests with CppUnit and JUnit (Windows 7, C++, Java)
01.2010–05.2011: design, development and commissioning of a program for customer, project and product catalog management (Windows XP, Visual Basic .NET, Microsoft Access)
04.2008–12.2009: programming of ODX data-based diagnostic routines, requirement documents and test specifications, simulation tests, maintenance and bug fixing (Windows XP, J2EE platform, Oracle)
02.2007–12.2007: implementation of the framework for pattern design and management software, functional extensions, setup project (.NET, C++, Visual Studio 8, Microsoft Access, Windows XP)
Anup R.
Last position:
Cybersecurity Expert at Autosec Innovation Private Limited
- Technically leading an international team on Aurix 2nd Generation (TC3XX) multicore AUTOSAR architecture, supporting various OEM programs.
- Responsible for customer security requirements analysis, asset identification, and deriving TARA and security concepts at the system level.
- Conducted system and software/hardware vulnerability analysis and implemented cybersecurity solutions using Crypto, HSM, MPU, BSW, OS, and ISO 21434-compliant stacks provided by Vector.
- Led architecture discussions with OEMs and suppliers to align cybersecurity strategies with vehicle platforms.
- Contributed to the design and integration and testing of SecOC, UDS authentication and wireless interfaces like WiFi, Bluetooth, V2X ensuring secure and seamless vehicle access.
- Addressed security challenges such as relay attacks, replay attacks, and credential spoofing through advanced threat modeling and mitigation strategies.
Serge Patrick T.
Last position:
Senior Test Engineer at Voith Group
- Software tests for control functions in e-mobility vehicles
- Development of software tests for complex system and component functions for control and regulation in commercial vehicles with electric mobility
- Analysis of software specifications and creation of test specifications for system and component function tests
- Further development and maintenance of test tools
- Carrying out manual and/or automated tests based on the test specifications
- Review of test specifications and participation in reviews of software specifications
- Tools: Vector CANalyzer, SIEMENS Polarion
Eddy K.
Last position:
Project Manager at Jungheinrich Norderstedt AG & Co. KG
Project management for embedded software development (batteries & chargers)
Management of (sub-)projects for the development of embedded software for lead-acid batteries and Li-ion battery management systems (BMS) and chargers in industrial trucks
Coordinating the specialist departments involved and external service providers from the start of the project to series maturity. Planning internal and external field tests.
Ensuring project goals in terms of quality, costs and deadlines
Planning and managing the use of resources
Clarifying project-specific issues in direct contact with internal customers
Regular reporting to the client
Requirement engineering and system design
Coordinating customer specifications with the client and comparing with the system platform
Creating and managing system requirements and high-level system design
Technical review of requirements with software developers, hardware designers, test and validation engineers, and service technicians.
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Statistics of experts using UDS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Automotive, Manufacturing, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
96%
Master's degree or higher
70%
Doctorate
9%
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 UDS
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.
UDS experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Automotive (92%)
- Manufacturing (65%)
- Information Technology (42%)
- Healthcare (35%)
- Aerospace and Defense (23%)
- Education (23%)
- Telecommunication (19%)
- Banking and Finance (12%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Diagnostic foundation
UDS, or Unified Diagnostic Services, is the automotive diagnostic protocol defined by ISO 14229. It lets a tester communicate with an electronic control unit to read fault information, inspect data, run routines, manage sessions and update software. UDS is commonly transported over CAN through ISO-TP or over Ethernet with DoIP.
Core services
UDS covers the diagnostic functions used throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle. Specialists work with services such as diagnostic session control, ECU reset, read and write data, security access, routine control, communication control and request download. They define service behavior, negative responses, timing rules and recovery paths so diagnostics remain predictable under normal and faulty conditions.
Ecosystem and tooling
A complete UDS implementation connects protocol logic with the vehicle’s communication stack and validation tools.
- CAN, CAN FD, ISO-TP and DoIP integration
- AUTOSAR DCM, DEM and communication services
- Diagnostic descriptions using ODX or related formats
- Test automation with bus simulation and measurement tools
- Bootloader and ECU reprogramming workflows
Where companies use it
UDS appears in passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery and industrial mobility systems. Companies use it for ECU commissioning, workshop diagnostics, end-of-line testing, remote service functions, emissions-related fault handling and secure software updates. In Germany, specialists often support distributed automotive teams across OEM, supplier and test environments, with remote work combined with on-site vehicle or laboratory access when required.
When expertise matters
Freelance support is useful when a team must add a diagnostic service, migrate from CAN to DoIP, stabilize a bootloader or prepare an ECU for integration testing.
- A diagnostic specification needs to become executable software
- Existing UDS behavior fails interoperability or conformance tests
- Security access and reprogramming need controlled implementation
- Diagnostic data must align across ECU, tester and after-sales systems
- Release work requires independent review and test coverage
What strong specialists deliver
Strong UDS professionals understand both the standard and the constraints of real ECUs. They trace messages across application, transport and network layers, distinguish configuration errors from software defects and document timing, session and security behavior clearly. They also know how to work with embedded C or C++, AUTOSAR configuration, test benches, version control and requirements teams. The best specialists leave behind repeatable tests, useful diagnostic descriptions and implementation decisions that other teams can maintain.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about UDS.
UDS is used for diagnostic communication between a tester and an electronic control unit. It supports fault-memory access, live data, actuator routines, ECU resets, security functions and software reprogramming. The same protocol can serve workshop tools, production testers and development environments.
UDS is a broad diagnostic protocol defined by ISO 14229, while OBD focuses on legally defined emissions-related functions and data. Proprietary protocols may be simpler or tailored to one vehicle program, but they can offer less interoperability. UDS is often chosen when a consistent service model is needed across ECUs and vehicle lines.
A strong UDS specialist usually understands CAN, CAN FD, ISO-TP and DoIP, along with embedded software and diagnostic test tools. AUTOSAR DCM and DEM knowledge is valuable for production ECUs. Experience with bootloaders, ODX, cybersecurity controls and automated testing can also be important.
The right level depends on the scope. A configuration change may need focused knowledge of diagnostic services and the ECU stack, while a new bootloader or DoIP migration requires deeper embedded, networking and validation expertise. Ask candidates to show comparable service definitions, traces, tests and integration results rather than relying only on general automotive experience.
UDS development, configuration, trace analysis and automated testing can often be handled remotely when the team provides specifications, repositories and access to simulation or test environments. On-site work may still be needed for vehicle testing, laboratory equipment or restricted networks. German and English communication requirements should be agreed before the engagement begins.
Unified Diagnostic Services is the name commonly used for the diagnostic protocol specified by ISO 14229. UDS defines service behavior, request and response formats, session handling and diagnostic procedures, while transport standards such as ISO-TP or DoIP carry the messages. A project may therefore need expertise in both the UDS services and the selected transport.
A capable UDS professional should deliver more than working message handlers. Useful outputs include service and timing specifications, configuration, source code, diagnostic descriptions, automated tests, bus traces and clear handling for negative responses and interrupted routines. Reproducible test evidence makes later integration and workshop support easier.
Look for a UDS specialist who can explain session transitions, timing, addressing, security access and transport behavior in concrete terms. Review how they investigate a failed trace and how they separate ECU application issues from DCM, ISO-TP or network problems. Strong documentation and tests for error paths are reliable signs of practical quality.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects is 88 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 701 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects, 96% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 70% hold at least a Master's degree, and 9% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (38%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects are Automotive (92%), Manufacturing (65%), and Information Technology (42%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects are Product Development (96%), Quality Assurance (96%), and Information Technology (81%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used UDS
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