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VHDL Experts in Berlin

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Hire experts who write VHDL for FPGA logic, test benches, and timing-safe digital designs, and who review RTL, simulation results, and synthesis constraints. Get fast, precise matching with vetted, available freelancers.

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Hendrik Wagner

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Software Test and Maintenance Support

Berlin
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#
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Mostafa Solaiman

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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Berlin
Mostafa Solaiman

Last position:

Embedded Firmware Engineer at Esko-Graphics Imaging GmbH

  • FPGA code conversion from AHDL to Verilog and SystemVerilog (Altera Cyclone)
  • IDE: Intel Quartus Prime (Altera)
  • Code simulation: QuestaSim
  • Timing analysis
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Varsha Sehrawat

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Embedded Engineer (Working Student)

Berlin
Varsha Sehrawat

Last position:

Embedded Engineer (Working Student) at Lautsprecher Teufel GmbH

  • Proficient in using JIRA for sprint planning, bug reporting, and task management.
  • Modified and enhanced embedded C/C++ firmware code on STM32, ESP32 and ARM-based MCUs and SoCs.
  • Debugged and fixed embedded software issues; managed code with Git/GitLab (commits, merge requests, reviews).
  • Created and maintained test cases and test plans using Testmo.
  • Debugged and validated firmware builds; provided detailed bug reports.
  • Executed manual tests across development stages.
  • Familiar with RTOS concepts and implementation, including task scheduling and interprocess communication for real-time embedded systems.
  • Managed planning and execution of acceptance and regression testing.
  • Supported mobile app and system-level testing for audio streaming device.
  • Tested communication protocols (HTTP, I2C, SPI, UART) and API interactions.
  • Used terminal tools and SSH to debug embedded Linux systems.
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Mustafa Arslan

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System Administrator

Berlin
Mustafa Arslan

Last position:

System Administrator at Axel Springer SE

  • Incident management and ticket handling (2nd-level support)
  • Proactive issue detection and resolution
  • Performing scheduled maintenance and system updates
  • Infrastructure monitoring with Zabbix
  • Remote access & management via Royal TSX
  • Documenting IT incidents and solutions
  • Collaborating with internal IT teams and departments
  • Optimizing and automating internal IT processes
  • Creating and managing snapshots of virtual machines in vCenter for backup and recovery of critical systems
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Ismail Ouf

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3D Visualizer

Berlin
Ismail Ouf

Last position:

3D Visualizer at Accenture Song

  • Materialization and switching of accessory scenes.
  • Fixes to technical scenes.
  • Motorcycle models building.
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Mathias Kurzweg

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Hardware Developer, Project Manager, Programmer

Berlin
Mathias Kurzweg

Last position:

botspot 3D Scan GmbH

  • Support and consulting for the development and setup of 3D photo scanner systems
  • Tools used: KiCAD, ePlanP8

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Statistics of experts using VHDL

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

18 years (Germany: 16 years)

Position duration

1.1 years (Germany: 2 years)

Positions per freelancer

15 (Germany: 10)

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Operations

Top industries

Automotive, Information Technology, Energy

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Logistics, Project Management

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 98%)

Master's degree or higher

71% (Germany: 77%)

Doctorate

14% (Germany: 11%)

Certifications per freelancer

1 (Germany: 2)

Most common languages

German, English, Arabic

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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Average rates of experts in Berlin using VHDL

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

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Daily rate avg. 845 €
Germany avg. 686 €

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 €
Germany median 720 €

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

Digital design

VHDL is used to describe and verify digital hardware before it is built in silicon or programmed into an FPGA. Teams use it for control logic, bus interfaces, and test benches where timing matters and behavior must be precise. It is common in embedded, industrial, aerospace, and telecom work.

Common work

  • RTL design for FPGA and ASIC projects
  • Simulation and test bench development
  • Timing and synthesis constraint review
  • Code cleanup for legacy VHDL blocks
  • Integration with SystemVerilog or verification flows

Toolchain

Strong VHDL specialists work with simulators, synthesis tools, waveform viewers, and version control. They understand IEEE libraries, packages, generics, and how to keep code readable across large designs. In Berlin, they often collaborate with mixed in-house and remote teams on complex hardware programs.

When to hire

Bring in freelance expertise when a project needs a quick ramp-up, a design review, help with a failing simulation, or support for an old VHDL codebase. Companies also hire when they need extra capacity for release work, board bring-up, or migration between tools. Clear specs and existing test cases help the work move faster.

What good looks like

Good professionals write synthesizable code, separate combinational and clocked logic cleanly, and think in terms of hardware behavior rather than software flow. They catch reset issues, clock-domain risks, and simulation gaps early. They also document choices so another specialist can maintain the design later.

Related skills

VHDL work often sits beside FPGA toolchains, timing analysis, hardware verification, and low-level digital debugging. Depending on the project, experts may also use VHDL-AMS, ModelSim, Questa, or vendor tools from Intel and AMD Xilinx. The best freelancers can discuss both the code and the circuit it represents.

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Frequently asked questions

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

VHDL is used to describe digital circuits, verify behavior in simulation, and prepare designs for FPGA or ASIC implementation. Companies use it for state machines, data paths, interfaces, and test benches. It is a good fit when timing and determinism matter more than general-purpose software patterns.

VHDL is often preferred for strict structure, explicit typing, and large designs that need clear interfaces. Verilog and SystemVerilog are common alternatives, especially where verification is broader or teams already use those flows. The right choice usually depends on the existing codebase, tools, and the target hardware.

VHDL specialists are often needed for FPGA logic, board support blocks, protocol handling, and detailed simulation work. They are also useful when a team must maintain a mature codebase or validate a design before tape-out. In Berlin, this comes up in industrial electronics, telecom, research, and embedded hardware teams.

A strong VHDL freelancer should be comfortable with timing constraints, synthesis, waveform inspection, and hardware debugging. Useful adjacent skills include test bench design, clock-domain analysis, and vendor toolchains such as Intel Quartus or AMD Xilinx tools. Familiarity with documentation and code review also helps a lot.

A small change to existing VHDL may need only a focused specialist, while a new FPGA architecture needs someone who can think through design, verification, and integration together. The harder the timing, interfaces, and legacy code, the more depth matters. Good project scope and existing tests can reduce the risk.

Yes, most VHDL work can be done remotely if the team has clear specs, shared repositories, and a workable simulation flow. On-site time can still help during lab bring-up, board testing, or early design reviews. Berlin teams often mix both, especially when hardware access is limited.

Look for clean synchronous design, sensible test benches, and code that synthesizes without surprises. A good VHDL specialist explains trade-offs clearly, spots timing issues early, and can review existing code without rewriting everything. Ask for examples of bug fixes, timing closures, or simulation-driven improvements.

Most projects mean the base VHDL language for digital hardware. VHDL-AMS is a related extension for mixed-signal and analog modeling, but it is used in more specific cases. If your project involves sensors, power behavior, or mixed-domain simulation, it is worth checking whether that extension is actually needed.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects is 106 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 845 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 71% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.1 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Arabic (29%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects are Automotive (86%), Information Technology (86%), and Energy (57%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Berlin, Germany who have used VHDL in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (86%), and Operations (86%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used VHDL

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.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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