Windows CE Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Windows CE
Peter V.
Last position:
IT Administrator at SEAT Deutschland
- Creating concepts and architecture for domain integration (SEAT into the VW structure)
- Domain trusts and administration
- Operation and administration of Windows 2022/ 2025 servers and domains
- Domain restructuring
- GPO and SG editing and migration
- DNS restructuring and migration
Technologies: Windows 2022, Active Directory, ADFS, AD Azure Connect, DHCP, DNS, GPO, VMWare vSphere, Hyper-V, Powershell, Jira, MS Office 365,), SCCM, VSAN Fileservices, Approximately 800 servers, 400 users
Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and Transformation
Sven R.
Last position:
Software Developer - Building Automation
- Test controller unit
- Implement test environment
- Implement virtual nodes
- Commission CANopen network
- Define and automate test cases
- Design and implement LSS state machine
- Implement data exchange between tools
- Port requirements to vTestStudio in XML format
- Products: CANoe, vTestStudio, Playwright, Cypress, Robot, .NET
- Knowledge: CAPL, C++, CANopen, concept development, Python, JavaScript, XML, C#
Ola V.
Last position:
IT Lecturer
- IT training in theory and practice for IT specialists in application development and system integration
Andreas W.
Last position:
Self-employed Software Developer at amw-software.net
Uwe S.
Last position:
Software Developer Embedded Systems at Self-employed
Andreas K.
Last position:
Test / QA / QS at KARDEX Software GmbH KARDEX Remstar
Testing adjustments to customer requests for warehouse / logistics software
Windows 10 / 11 Atlassian Tool Chain Agile testing / Kanban
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
Dieter M.
Last position:
Software Engineer at Hamma UWT
Integration of a safety shutdown into the firmware of the MISCEO product after a specific limit value (capping) for the dispensing quantity is reached.
Familiarization with the product and its firmware (C code and functional operation).
Identification of the code sections required for the change.
Implementation of the enhancement.
Testing and documentation (source code only).
Target platform: Embedded firmware without an operating system.
Tools: Eclipse, C.
Andreas F.
Last position:
Project Manager & Portfolio Owner for Infrastructure (Automotive) at MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH
- Overall coordination of service providers for all infrastructure topics at a production site being set up in Baden-Württemberg
- Design and finding solutions for internet connectivity, building office communication networks, setting up WLAN in production and administration buildings, IP address management, password policies, time tracking, access control systems, backup strategies, emergency power planning, operating concepts, cost planning, event management, workplace setup including laptop/mobile phones/telephony, remote support, print servers
- Selecting suitable external service providers and planning to meet needs for spare parts, repairs, on-site service, network and workplace support including on-site system replacement by providers
- Choosing suitable external service providers for facility management and building technology (fiber optic connections, data center infrastructure, cable ducts etc.)
- Coordination with clients and service providers
- Escalation management, schedule control
- On-site presence for service meetings and managing service providers
Michael S.
Last position:
Support Technician Windows Environment at Greentech
- Continuation of an interim project (3 days per week)
- Imaging of the computers
- Switching Active Directory accounts
- Delivery/setup of the computers and training of the users
- Field support for issues that came up
- Active Directory support for the computer accounts
- Exchange administration
- VPN provisioning
- Backup administration
- Device and license management in the database
- 1st and 2nd level support
Ould Aly I.
Last position:
Functional Safety Assessor at VW
- Pre-assessments and review of functional safety status for ADAS ECUs and body controller components
- Conduct functional safety audits
- Review the functional safety status of the E3 1.2 in a pre-assessment
- Document interviews
- Document findings and generate internal reports
Methods:
- ISO26262
- Automotive SPICE Level 2, 3
- Agile methods, SAFe
Tools:
- DOORS
- Enterprise Architect
- JIRA & Confluence
- IQ-FMEA
- Isograph
Bernd W.
Last position:
Software Developer at NEURA Robotics GmbH
Developed a visualization module based on Toradex's Verdin iMX8M Plus.
Created a project-specific Yocto BSP based on the "Toradex Yocto Project" (scarthgap).
Adapted and created kernel drivers and device tree for the NXP i.MX8 processor used.
Supported the GO product app on Linux / Yocto / systemd.
Set up a Wi-Fi AP using hostap and dnsmasq.
Products: Yocto, Embedded Linux.
Skills: C++, Go, Yocto, i.MX8.
Location: Remote.
Günter S.
Last position:
Teacher for mathematics and computer science at Helene Lange Gymnasium Fürth
- Teacher of mathematics and computer science
Kai N.
Last position:
Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace
- Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
- Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
- Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
- Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx
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Statistics of experts using Windows CE
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
30 years
Position duration
1.9 years
Positions per freelancer
22
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
85%
Master's degree or higher
62%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
88%
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 Windows CE
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.
Windows CE 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 (88%)
- Manufacturing (76%)
- Automotive (65%)
- Education (53%)
- Telecommunication (53%)
- Energy (47%)
- Aerospace and Defense (41%)
- Banking and Finance (41%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Embedded Windows Foundation
Windows CE is a compact Microsoft operating system for embedded devices with limited memory, storage and processing capacity. It supports real-time-oriented device software, native applications, touch interfaces, networking and hardware integration. The technology is also known as Windows Embedded Compact, while older projects may refer to Windows CE or Windows Embedded CE.
Devices and Use Cases
Windows CE appears in systems that need a dedicated interface and predictable operation rather than a general-purpose desktop environment:
- Industrial operator panels and machine interfaces
- Handheld scanners, mobile terminals and rugged devices
- Medical, transport and logistics equipment
- Retail terminals and point-of-service hardware
- Controllers connected to sensors, motors and peripherals
These systems often remain in service for long periods, making stable maintenance and controlled modernization important.
Ecosystem and Tooling
Specialists work with board support packages, device drivers, bootloaders, SDKs and hardware abstraction layers. Depending on the product generation, the environment can include Visual Studio, Platform Builder, Compact Framework, native C or C++ applications, .NET Compact Framework and Windows Embedded tooling. Strong knowledge of serial communication, USB, Ethernet, TCP/IP, CAN, display hardware and storage is often relevant.
When Expertise Matters
Companies bring in freelance professionals when a legacy device must stay reliable while its original knowledge is no longer available. Typical assignments include porting a board support package, fixing startup failures, adapting drivers, replacing obsolete components, improving diagnostics or connecting the device to a modern backend.
- Recovering and documenting an existing Windows CE build process
- Updating an embedded user interface without disrupting field operation
- Testing hardware combinations and diagnosing intermittent faults
- Planning a controlled migration to another embedded operating system
Germany-Based Collaboration
Windows CE systems still occur in German industrial, logistics, medical and automation environments where equipment must operate consistently on-site. A Germany-based specialist can support laboratory tests, commissioning and hardware investigations in person, while remote work suits code analysis, build maintenance and documentation. Clear technical English is common; German communication can be valuable when working with local production and service teams.
Signs of a Strong Specialist
A strong professional understands both the software image and the physical device it runs on. They can read legacy project files, reproduce an old build, isolate hardware from application faults and explain risks without hiding uncertainty. Look for evidence of shipped embedded products, disciplined source control, repeatable builds, structured testing and careful handling of field updates. Experience with Windows CE alone is not enough if the specialist cannot work across drivers, protocols, diagnostics and the target hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Windows CE.
Windows CE is used in embedded equipment such as industrial terminals, handheld scanners, medical devices, transport systems and machine interfaces. Its small footprint and hardware support suit products that need a dedicated interface and long operational stability.
Windows CE is designed for compact embedded devices and has a mature legacy ecosystem around board support packages and native applications. Windows IoT and embedded Linux often offer stronger current hardware support and larger communities, so the right choice depends on product constraints, existing software and migration risk.
A capable Windows CE specialist often brings C or C++, device-driver work, board support packages and embedded debugging. Useful adjacent skills include serial, USB, CAN and TCP/IP communication, bootloaders, touchscreen interfaces, manufacturing tests and backend integration.
Windows CE work usually requires hands-on experience with the exact device family, build chain and hardware constraints. A small application change may need focused support, while a driver, board-porting or migration assignment calls for a professional who has maintained complete embedded products.
Windows CE projects can often be handled remotely for source analysis, build repair, application changes and documentation. On-site work in Germany may still matter for hardware debugging, production-line tests, commissioning or faults that cannot be reproduced with remote access.
Before hiring a Windows CE specialist, collect the device model, processor and board details, current image, source repositories, build tools, SDKs and known field issues. Access to test hardware and a clear release or maintenance goal will make the engagement more effective.
Quality Windows CE work is reproducible, traceable and tested on the target hardware. Ask how the professional isolates driver, operating-system and application faults, how changes are validated, and how they document recovery steps, release images and update risks.
Windows CE knowledge is valuable when replacing an embedded system because it reveals hidden dependencies in drivers, protocols, startup behavior and device interfaces. A strong specialist can inventory those dependencies, define practical migration stages and preserve essential behavior while the product moves to Windows IoT, Linux or another target.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Windows CE 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 Windows CE in their recent projects, 85% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Windows CE in their recent projects have 30 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.9 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows CE in their recent projects are German (100%), English (82%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows CE in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Manufacturing (76%), and Automotive (65%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Windows CE in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Product Development (71%), and Project Management (71%).
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