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Hire experts who deliver safety-critical software, real-time platforms and connected edge systems with VxWorks, Wind River Linux and related tooling. FRATCH matches you precisely with vetted, available freelancers for fast project support.

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Miodrag M.

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Lead Consultant for System Software Development and Project Management

Sindelfingen
Miodrag M.

Last position:

Lead Consultant for System Software Development and Project Management at KOM Motive Ltd

  • Consulting and project management for customers such as Advantest, IBM, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, Adara Networks, Themis Computers, CheckPoint, Smart Technologies Inc, Soma Networks Inc, Plus Server AG, Positron Inc.

  • Roles: software team lead, sub-project lead, system sub-project lead, system engineering, requirements engineering and management, QA and process expert.

  • Automotive industry experience (2008–2025) with customers such as Elektrobit, Valeo, Magna, Bosch, Continental, Schaeffler, BMW, TRW, ALPS.

  • Project examples:

  • Hanon Systems: CI/CD development and test automation (ETAS ISOLAR AUTOSAR, Jenkins, AWS, Azure).

  • Magna Inc. and GETRAG: consulting for SW integration and process improvement (ASPICE audit, ASIL-B).

  • Valeo: SW project lead for Park Assist and Volvo/JLR, release planning, mentoring, process adjustments, ASPICE compliance.

  • Schaeffler AG: system engineer and SW project lead, development of functional specifications, sub-process frameworks for RM, CM, V&V.

  • Mahle Electric Drives: system requirements engineer, algorithm optimization, embedded C/C++, unit and integration tests.

  • Bosch/Daimler: design and development of multi-core AUTOSAR and RTE layers, continuous integration framework, change management.

  • Elektrobit: development of AUTOSAR BSW configuration tools, bootloader framework, performance optimization, debugging.

  • ALPS Automotive/CDN Automotive: memory-efficient AUTOSAR architecture, BSW and ASW integration, automation of documentation and code generation.

  • KOM Technologies Group: internal SW development subcontracting for Daimler OHCM, CAN driver, SSA integration, AURIX MCAL development.

  • Extensive Linux/automotive experience (2005–2025) at MBTI, Advantest Corporation, Harman Samsung, Valeo, Molabo GmbH, Continental Automotive, Mercury Computer Systems Inc, General Dynamics Mission Systems, US Telco Vendor, Adara Networks, Positron Inc, Soma Networks Inc, CheckPoint, NDA projects, Plus Server AG, KOM Technologies Group (R&D).

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Hendrik W.

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Software Test and Maintenance Support

Berlin
Hendrik W.

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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Karl S.

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Hardware-related software development, code review, error analysis and expertise

Ramstein-Miesenbach
Karl S.

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

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Mostafa S.

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Embedded Firmware Engineer

Berlin
Mostafa S.

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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Pawel N.

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Subject Mater Expert Linux

Berlin
Pawel N.

Last position:

Subject Mater Expert Linux at TCS Alliance Healthcare

  • Updating/upgrading Linux servers to new versions
  • Installing Trend Micro on Linux servers
  • Creating, presenting and maintaining technical documents
  • Refactoring tools
  • Platforms: SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 10, 11, CentOS, RedHat, Windows 10, PowerShell, Bash, Perl, Trend Micro AV, PuTTY, SSH, VMware
  • Project language: English
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Martin R.

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Developer (Software) – pre-market / post-market

Bechenheim
Martin R.

Last position:

Developer (Software) – pre-market / post-market at Innomedic

  • Support for algorithm and web application for successor software (MAXFRAME II) with AWS, IIS, Windows Server 2019, Polarion 2021, SVN, Visual Studio 2017, C++, C#, ASP.Net, Parasoft C++, Unity 2021, JavaScript, CSS, jQuery, KendoUI, ReSharper, TeamCity.

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Statistics of experts using Wind River

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

31 years

Wind River experts in Germany have 31 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.5 years

Wind River experts in Germany stay in a single position for 3.5 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

19

Wind River experts in Germany have completed 19 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance

Wind River experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance.

Top industries

Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

Wind River experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Logistics, Product Development

Wind River experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Logistics, and Product Development.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100%

100% of Wind River experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

50%

50% of Wind River experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Certifications per freelancer

2

Wind River experts in Germany hold 2 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

Wind River experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

100%

100% of Wind River experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the Wind River experts in Germany charges less than €640 per day.
One of the Wind River experts in Germany charges between €680 and €720 per day.
One of the Wind River experts in Germany charges between €720 and €760 per day.
3 of the Wind River experts in Germany charge €800 or more per day.
<€640 €680-​720 €720-​760 €800+

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 Wind River

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

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Daily rate avg. 760 €

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 760 €

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.

Wind River 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 (100%)
  • Automotive (88%)
  • Manufacturing (75%)
  • Healthcare (63%)
  • Energy (50%)
  • Telecommunication (50%)
  • Aerospace and Defense (25%)
  • Education (25%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

Embedded and real-time foundations

Wind River provides operating systems and tools for embedded, real-time and edge computing. Its best-known products include VxWorks for deterministic systems and Wind River Linux for configurable connected devices. Companies use the technology where reliability, predictable timing and long product lifecycles matter.

Systems built with Wind River

Wind River specialists contribute to software running in aerospace, automotive, industrial automation, telecommunications, medical equipment and defense systems. Typical deliverables include:

  • Real-time applications on VxWorks
  • Embedded Linux platforms and board support packages
  • Device connectivity and edge workloads
  • Safety, security and update mechanisms
  • Hardware integration and production images

Ecosystem and tooling

The ecosystem covers VxWorks, Wind River Linux, Wind River Studio, Workbench and Simics. Professionals may also work with board support packages, cross-compilers, device drivers, build systems, containers and hardware abstraction layers. Strong knowledge of C and C++ is common, alongside scripting, networking and debugging at the target-hardware level.

When companies need specialists

Freelance expertise is useful when a team is bringing up new hardware, replacing a legacy platform or preparing an embedded product for release. It also helps when internal teams need support with real-time behavior, kernel configuration or long-term maintenance. In Germany, collaboration may involve suppliers, manufacturing sites and regulated industrial teams, with remote work combined with on-site lab access when required.

Delivery and integration tasks

Wind River professionals can define the platform architecture, configure the operating system and adapt board support packages. They may implement drivers, boot flows, inter-process communication, networking and diagnostics. They also support automated builds, image signing, testing, field updates and integration with existing development and quality processes.

What strong professionals bring

A strong specialist understands the target device as well as the application code. They can explain scheduling, interrupts, memory behavior, startup sequences and failure handling in practical terms. Look for evidence of hardware bring-up, trace-based debugging, secure development and clear documentation. German-language collaboration can be valuable for local teams, while precise English remains important across international product groups.

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Frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start with Wind River? These answers cover the essentials.

Wind River is used to create embedded, real-time and edge systems that must operate predictably and reliably. VxWorks is common for deterministic applications, while Wind River Linux supports configurable connected devices. Projects often include industrial controls, vehicles, communications equipment and aerospace systems.

VxWorks is designed around deterministic real-time behavior, controlled device operation and strong support for safety-focused systems. Embedded Linux offers a broad open-source ecosystem, flexible hardware support and familiar application tooling. The right choice depends on timing requirements, certification needs, available components and the product lifecycle.

Wind River work often requires C or C++, board support packages, device drivers and cross-compilation. Useful adjacent skills include bootloaders, networking, hardware debugging, automated testing, secure boot, container technology and continuous integration. Experience with the target processor and development board is especially valuable.

VxWorks or Wind River Linux work can be suitable for a focused specialist when the scope is clearly defined, such as driver maintenance or build configuration. Platform migrations, hardware bring-up and safety-related releases require deeper experience with the product architecture and target hardware. Assess candidates through comparable deliverables, debugging examples and their approach to risk.

Wind River projects can often be handled remotely when source code, build infrastructure and test access are available. Hardware bring-up, lab testing and production integration may require scheduled on-site work in Germany. Agree early on access to boards, logs, security controls and communication language.

Wind River Linux remains relevant when companies need a tailored embedded Linux platform with controlled configuration, commercial support and long-term product maintenance. It can support connected edge devices, industrial gateways and communications equipment. The specialist should be able to manage the kernel, packages, image creation and update strategy.

Wind River quality is best judged through specific evidence: successful board bring-up, clear real-time diagnosis and reliable release processes. Ask how the specialist handled timing faults, driver failures, reproducible builds and field updates. Strong professionals explain trade-offs clearly and leave maintainable documentation.

Wind River Studio supports development, integration and lifecycle work across embedded platforms, while Simics provides virtualized environments for system development and testing. They can reduce dependence on physical hardware during early integration and help teams reproduce system behavior. A suitable specialist should connect these tools to the project's build, test and release workflow.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Wind River in their recent projects is 95 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 760 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Wind River in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Wind River in their recent projects have 31 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 Wind River in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Wind River in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Automotive (88%), and Manufacturing (75%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Wind River in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (100%), and Quality Assurance (88%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Wind River

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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