UDS Experts in Germany
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Volker Foitzik
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 Azzabi
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. Chandra
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
Oliver Ohly
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.
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.
Alex Odesser
Last position:
Contractor at Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
- Data-analysis, Preparation, gathering and coordination of business requirements for retrieval of monthly- and long term (CLV – relevant) cost- and revenue-components per contract for a customer–base–grouping project (HUB–Project) for B2C-Postpaid-Controlling
- Concept and Implementation of cost- and revenue-KPIs calculation and corresponding CLV–reports (Oracle, Perl, SVN, MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, Serviceware Performance Analytics)
- Operational support of the HUB-Project – various ad-hoc reports, deployments, job-scheduling etc. (Oracle, SVN, BICSuite–Scheduler, DWSODA etc.)
- Analysis, implementation, retrieval and reporting of various physical and financial KPIs for B2P-Prepaid Business on an existing data-mart (Oracle, Perl)
Jochen Mader
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 Nourbakhsh
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)
Serge Patrick Tchuente
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
Anup Raj Dubey
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.
Eddy Kaldjob
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.
Karl Spielberger
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 Tchuinkou
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
Reshmi Suragani
Last position:
Software Engineer at Aumovio Engineering Services (formerly Continental Engineering Services)
- Programming: C/C++, Python, Embedded C, MATLAB
- Feature Owner for SecOC and FvM, leading development, integration, and validation
- Strong ECU hardware understanding for debugging
- Integrated AUTOSAR security modules: CSM, Crypto, CryIf, and HSM
- Hands-on experience with AUTOSAR BSW and MCAL configuration
- Implemented Secure Boot with DMA on Chorus MCU, improving boot performance
- Designed HSM key management and UDS-based key verification features
- Developed Python automation scripts to improve validation efficiency
- Performed ISO 26262 and ASPICE compliant development and testing
- Implemented diagnostics (DIDs, DTCs) for fault detection and reliability
- Strong knowledge of 32-bit MCU architectures and real-time systems
- Proficient in embedded C, compiler/debugger tools, and CANoe
- Experience with TLS, IPsec, key management, and Ethernet switch configuration
- Created architecture and system documentation for cross-team alignment
- Supported production ECU flashing and large-scale deployments
- Conducted functional safety-related tests to ensure system reliability
Shubham Sagar
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
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Statistics of experts using UDS
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years
Position duration
2.1 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, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
88%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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Average rates of experts in Germany using UDS
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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
UDS basics
UDS, short for Unified Diagnostic Services, is the standard many automotive systems use for diagnosing and servicing ECUs. It supports reading fault codes, running routines, controlling tests, and managing software updates. Strong specialists know how UDS fits into the wider ISO 14229 stack and vehicle communication layers.
Typical work
- ECU identification, session control, and security access
- DTC handling, data reads, and actuator tests
- Flash programming and reprogramming workflows
- Diagnostics over CAN and DoIP
These tasks show up in passenger cars, commercial vehicles, test benches, and workshop tooling. In Germany, they are especially relevant where OEM, supplier, and validation teams need clean diagnostic behavior across platforms.
Tooling and stack
UDS work usually touches CAN, LIN in adjacent flows, Ethernet for DoIP, and tools for trace analysis and test automation. Experts often work with diagnostic databases, service descriptions, and scripting for repeatable checks. They also know how to align ECU behavior with system requirements and release processes.
When to bring in specialists
Companies call in freelance UDS professionals when diagnostics are unstable, flashing fails, or a new ECU needs service functions defined and verified. They are also useful during integration with test rigs, workshop tools, and vehicle platforms. A good specialist can join a short assignment and still leave clear documentation and test cases.
What strong experts do
A strong UDS expert reads protocol details carefully and turns them into working vehicle functions. They can debug timing, sessions, access control, and negative responses without guesswork. They also communicate well with software, test, and calibration teams, which matters when several control units must behave the same way.
Signs of fit
- They have shipped UDS diagnostics, not just read the spec
- They understand ECU software release and validation work
- They can explain CAN, DoIP, and security access clearly
- They write exact test steps and defect reports
For Germany-based teams, that mix helps when collaboration is partly remote and partly on-site at the lab, plant, or supplier location. It also helps when English is the working language but local teams need precise technical handovers.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about UDS.
UDS stands for Unified Diagnostic Services, the protocol used to talk to vehicle control units for diagnostics and service tasks. Teams use it for fault code reads, routine control, flashing, and ECU identification. It is a core piece of modern service and validation work.
UDS is the diagnostic service layer defined by ISO 14229. It often runs over CAN, and in newer systems it can also run over Ethernet with DoIP. When people say CAN diagnostics, they usually mean the transport and network around the diagnostic service, not UDS itself.
A strong UDS specialist should understand CAN communication, DoIP, ECU flashing, and basic software testing. Familiarity with diagnostic databases, service descriptions, and security access is also important. In many projects, knowledge of vehicle networks and release processes matters just as much as the protocol rules.
A simple integration check may need one focused UDS expert who can verify sessions, routines, and negative responses. A new ECU platform, flashing flow, or secure diagnostic path usually needs deeper hands-on experience. The key is not years on paper, but real work with ECUs, tools, and validation.
UDS is the standardized route for service and development diagnostics, while OBD is mainly about emissions-related checks and legal compliance. Proprietary diagnostics are sometimes added for internal tools or special workflows, but they still often sit next to UDS. In many programs, experts need to handle all three cleanly.
Much UDS analysis can be done remotely if you have traces, logs, service definitions, and clear test cases. On-site time helps when you need access to vehicles, benches, or flashing equipment. For Germany-based projects, hybrid setups are common, especially when lab hardware is involved.
A good UDS freelancer can explain session control, security access, routine control, and negative response handling without vague language. They should show real examples from ECU diagnostics, flashing, or test automation work. Clear defect reports and precise test steps are strong signs of quality.
Before joining a UDS project, freelancers should understand the ECU type, the transport layer, the tool chain, and the expected deliverables. They also need to know whether the work is focused on development, validation, workshop functions, or update flows. Clear access to specs and traces saves time for everyone.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects is 86 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 689 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects, 88% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.1 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (36%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used UDS in their recent projects are Automotive (89%), Manufacturing (61%), and Information Technology (50%).
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 (82%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used UDS
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