Xilinx Experts in Germany
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Muhammad Tanveer B.
Last position:
Embedded Systems Consultant / Architect | Integration and Validation Engineer / Manager at Ingenieurbüro Baig
Led the hardware development and validation of a safety-critical 400-V battery management system (BMS) for the TOGG SUV program; performed system architecture reviews, schematic validations, EMC and reliability tests, and root cause analyses in compliance with relevant automotive standards (ECE-R10, CISPR25, ISO-26262). Coordinated cross-country EU engineering teams, customer reviews, and technical documentation to deliver a production-ready, validated system.
Architected and integrated 22 state-of-the-art ADAS validation vehicles for BMW ADCAM and LIDAR programs at Magna Electronics; synchronized up to 26 heterogeneous sensors (LIDAR, RADAR, cameras, GNSS/INS) using PTP-based timing architectures. Defined the system architecture, HW/SW interfaces for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) rework, sensor integration strategies, and data acquisition frameworks. This enabled scalable vehicle-level validation, improved validation efficiency by 25%, and reduced project costs by €1.45 million.
End-to-end validation and integration of automotive radar platforms for a Daimler project at Continental. Developed automated open-loop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to accurately test target tracking KPIs, field-of-view limits, and thermal and voltage-related ECU state machines. Skilled use of a highly complex toolchain consisting of CANoe, Lauterbach Trace32, RADAR target simulators, and EMC shielding chambers for RF and system validation. Synchronized global, interdisciplinary teams to speed up troubleshooting and close critical technical gaps.
Reconstructed and validated the product architecture of an electromechanical e-bike by integrating and troubleshooting critical subsystems (BMS, motor control, sensors, HMI, electronic locking systems). Built a comprehensive system-level test bench for functional testing, fault reproduction, and performance analysis; coordinated suppliers and implemented corrective actions to improve reliability and traceability.
Defined the system architecture and validation strategy for a LIDAR platform developed in cooperation with Elmos Semiconductor; evaluated optical measurement concepts, SPAD detector integration, and system requirements, and created technical recommendations for product development and verification.
Developed LabVIEW-based automation and verification software for a high-precision hydraulic and electromechanical test system for FTE Automotive; integrated NI DAQ hardware for high-frequency real-time capture of physical measurements. Developed automated test sequences, programmable endurance tests, troubleshooting routines, data logging, and analysis tools to improve test efficiency and traceability.
Successfully delivered full engineering life cycles for well-known industrial customers (Magna, Continental, Farasis, FTE Automotive, BMW, Daimler, TOGG) – from requirements engineering and proof of concept to system integration and validation, technical documentation, supplier coordination, and user training.
Basavaraj C.
Last position:
ASIC Verification Engineer at Ogheri Consulting GmbH
- Built and configured a highly parameterized UVM environment to validate AMBA APB subsystem.
- Developed virtual sequencers to drive synchronized, parallel master-slave sequences ensuring accurate peripheral address decoding and protocol handshake.
- Methodologies: UVM, Constrained Random Verification
- Tools: Cadence Xcelium, SimVision
Waqar A.
Last position:
Principal Engineer at Microchip Technology
- Acted as an FPGA Subject Matter Expert with hands-on experience in Microchip Technology Libero SoC and PolarFire FPGA/SoC evaluation platforms.
- Identified a bug in an application note and provided a solution.
- Collaborated with Field Application Engineers (FAEs) to analyze, debug, and resolve customer-reported FPGA issues.
- Worked with internal teams to accelerate SPI flash programming by creating an FPGA design that enabled high-speed communication between JTAG and SPI.
- Characterized PolarFire FPGA temperature TVS sensors from -40°C to 100°C, comparing estimated and measured surface temperatures and analyzing junction-to-surface temperature estimation using the Psi-JT thermal parameter.
Chetan S.
Last position:
Student Research Assistant at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU)
- Built and verified Zynq-7000 (Zybo Z7-10) FPGA prototypes in Xilinx Vivado – AXI IP integration, bitstream generation, hardware bring-up, timing-closure checks and waveform-based debug to confirm expected RTL behaviour.
- Set up Cadence Virtuoso schematic/simulation flows and documented settings, results and methodology for reproducible experiments – supporting structured verification and research documentation.
- Wrote Python automation for log parsing, structured data reporting and result analysis; worked daily in version-controlled Linux/Git workflows.
Abdelrahman H.
Last position:
Research Assistant (WHK), FPGA Development – BrassSense Project at HAW Hamburg / Prof. Peter Schulz
- Real-time tone detection on FPGA (~20 ms latency target) using a filter bank architecture with a fuzzy-logic decision stage, avoiding FFT due to its window-length/frequency-resolution tradeoff.
- Responsible for system integration and architecture.
Paul P.
Last position:
Independent Consultant – Industry/ Embedded/ IoT at Self-employed
Consulting and support in the areas of sales/business/technology/development/marketing:
- Sales, Key Account Management
- Business Development, business/corporate development
- Partner management
- Program/project management
- Product management & marketing
- Technical marketing, content marketing
- New business, innovation and technologies
Until July 2021 active as advisor and consultant for Mixed Mode in the areas of Key Account Management, Project Management and Business Development.
From Q3/2021 successful delivery of various customer projects in the area of Business Development, corporate development, consulting, coaching, technical content management, sales and marketing:
- EMS service provider and PCB test house, inspection systems: revision of company portfolio and presentation. Integration of specialized distribution for optical inspection systems from Japan: content management, marketing, communication, web, sales automation, lead generation
- Full service marketing agency – technology marketing for industry: expansion of the existing B2B and B2C marketing portfolio with industrial and technology topics: content management, presentation and focus on "technical marketing", web, target market and customer analysis, lead automation, consulting
- Software product manufacturer & software development in the field of security for Embedded & IoT: company alignment and portfolio definition for an IoT and Embedded Security company with a SaaS solution for IoT device management: building a partner network to offer complete Embedded/IoT security solutions, technical content, company alignment and portfolio definition, strategy & planning, target market and customer analysis, product marketing/USPs for the security device management tool "IoT-Suite", standards and regulations for cyber resilience (e.g. CRA, NIS2, RED), web content, SEO, management of marketing and sales agencies, CRM, sales, presentations, trade fairs, congresses, building company webinars & events
- Software engineering service provider/system house for IoT, Embedded, web, mobile and desktop applications: business development, content creation, customer acquisition and sales
- Manufacturer of memory products with security features as an add-on: memory products in standard form factors (SD, CF, SSD...) are extended with security modules such as HSM, TPM or secure elements and thus offer users secure data storage, transfer and access. Also interesting as an upgrade or retrofit solution to meet the coming new regulations and requirements regarding cybersecurity such as CRA, RED and NIS2. Business & New Business Development for the area "Embedded IoT Solutions & Security", sales & marketing. Expansion of the pure semiconductor business to include security solutions and services. Interface between management, marketing, sales and product management. Building business partners, technology partners, system integrators and resellers from the Embedded, IoT, OT and IT environment. Creating reference designs/demos/lighthouse cases and proof of concepts for cross- and reference selling. Co-marketing with security partners. Technical content creation for web, sales and marketing, webinars, social media etc. Networking, participation in trade fairs, congresses and events. Lead generation, qualification, follow-up and conversion to customer. Product definition, USPs, features. Analysis of competitors, market positioning, target markets - strategy, concept and measures - go to market.
- Marketing agency group with sales and management consulting: consulting for companies on restructuring, market analysis and market entry, go-to-market concepts, customer acquisition and expansion, new customer generation, lead generation and management, concepts and execution of campaigns (web, mail, social media, phone outreach in person or with AI voice assistant, webinars...). Processing and managing customer product data for PIM product information and DAM data asset management systems. Focus on customers in the industrial and technology environment with products and services that need explanation.
Steffen K.
Last position:
Freelancer – Software Development at LightnTec GmbH
- Implementation of an RGBW function on a microcontroller to control flexible LED matrix displays in Embedded C
- Implementation of various algorithms for calculating a white channel
- Extension of a web interface
Arne H.
Last position:
Embedded Fullstack Developer at IoT / Infrastructure Automation Sector
- Analysis of legacy codebase and identification of architectural issues, implementing improvements in coordination with the Product Owner.
- Development of clean, efficient, and fully documented code following established software engineering practices and standards.
- Analysis of Erlang components in backend and device layers to provide recommendations for ensuring stable system operation.
- Setup and optimization of CI/CD pipelines on client infrastructure, including testing, debugging, and certificate management quality assurance.
- Participation in planning, design, and implementation of epics and stories according to Product Owner specifications.
- Technical consultation for Product Owner regarding Erlang codebase management and best practices.
- Collaboration with Product Owner, Scrum Master, and development team to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Elixir & Phoenix + PostgreSQL
- Erlang
- IoT
- CI/CD
- Git
- Agile/Scrum
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Frontend (VueJS)
- Embedded Devices
Jad N.
Last position:
Software Developer at Side Project
- Vram.run: Rust, TypeScript, HF Inference API with 19 providers, 220+ HW configs, and 30+ cloud GPUs. Search a model to see which API providers serve it, which GPUs can run it locally (and how fast), and what cloud rental would cost. Or search your hardware and see what fits. Also includes a Rust CLI.
- Psychotron: JavaScript, Web Audio API, AudioWorklet, Canvas 2D. Front-end for flash fiction audiobook with Web Audio DSP chain featuring pitch-shifting, 12-voice chorus, flanger, 13-band EQ, and convolver reverb. Includes a 2D canvas effect morphing engine and synchronized teleprompter.
- RecentWork: Swift, macOS, FSEvents, launchd. macOS daemon that watches project directories and maintains a flat folder of symlinks to recently modified files. Homebrew installable.
- Mini-llm: Bash, macOS, launchd, Ollama, llama.cpp, MLX, Open WebUI. Single command that turns a Mac Mini into a headless AI server.
- ThatSlop: JavaScript. Chrome/Firefox extension for AI content detection on LinkedIn and Twitter.
- Smux: Bash, tmux. Human-friendly tmux wrapper that is Homebrew installable.
- Learn Rust Course: Rust. Course on Rust’s memory model for C++ programmers, written from experience of transitioning from C++ to Rust at Irreducible.
Alexander D.
Last position:
Systems Engineer at infoteam AG
- Further development and maintenance of data management software in the nuclear sector
- Processing and resolution of problem reports
- Bug fixing and defect remediation
- Performance optimization of legacy code
- Analysis and remediation of security vulnerabilities
- Specification and conceptual design of new features
- Modernization of legacy codebase to C++17
- Technologies & tools: C++, ClearCase, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Linux, Solaris, Shell-Script, VisualStudio
- Frontend – Smart Sensor Dashboard: development of a browser-based dashboard for real-time visualization of smart sensor data
- Technologies & tools: TypeScript, Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, MQTT, VisualStudio
- Implementation of embedded safety software for a magnetic levitation elevator system
- Requirements engineering
- Documentation and implementation of safety software for the magnetic levitation elevator control system and the central management system
- Creation and execution of unit tests for all implemented modules
- Technologies & tools: C/C++, Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, VectorCAST, MISRA-C, Lint, Doxygen, Git
Sergej V.
Last position:
Software Developer Motor Control (Project "Multi DMR – Motor-Control") at Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH
- Modification and redesign of the software for a series component
- Review of the software concept and extension of functionality
- Modification of software functions for DC motor control
- Hardware: ARM STM32G474, CAN bus, Lauterbach T32
- Software: Microsoft Visual Studio Code
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
Alban T.
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
Massimiliano G.
Last position:
Founder and Managing Director, SoC Integration Engineer at PlanV
- CVA6 MMU: formal verification using SVA
- CVA6 subsystem: IP integration, verification (UVM)
- Tightly coupled cache coherence for CVA6: RTL design and verification (SystemVerilog), FPGA prototyping (IP integration - CPU, LLC, DDR, Eth), Linux
- Verification of a laser controller on FPGA (medical, VHDL, VUnit, Python, C++ for Microblaze)
- Fault injection emulation on FPGA (SystemVerilog)
Alexander W.
Last position:
Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH
- Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
- Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
- Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
- Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
- Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
- Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
- Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
- Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
- Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
- Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
- Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
- Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community
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Statistics of experts using Xilinx
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Top industries
Information Technology, Manufacturing, Automotive
Certification focus areas
Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Product Development
Bachelor's degree or higher
95%
Master's degree or higher
79%
Doctorate
5%
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.
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Xilinx 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 (85%)
- Manufacturing (80%)
- Automotive (50%)
- Education (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (35%)
- Telecommunication (35%)
- Energy (25%)
- Healthcare (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
FPGA Foundations
Xilinx provides FPGA and adaptive computing hardware used to implement specialized digital logic. Companies use its devices for signal processing, embedded control, networking, image processing and acceleration where fixed-function chips lack flexibility. The work spans programmable logic, processor systems and tightly integrated hardware-software designs.
Vivado Workflows
Vivado is the central design environment for many Xilinx FPGA projects. Strong specialists work with block designs, IP integration, synthesis, implementation, timing analysis and bitstream generation. They also manage constraints, device configuration and repeatable build flows so designs can move from simulation to hardware with fewer surprises.
- Create RTL with VHDL or Verilog
- Integrate AXI interfaces and Xilinx IP
- Close timing and review resource use
- Automate builds and hardware tests
Embedded Platforms
Xilinx systems often combine programmable logic with processing cores through Zynq devices, including Zynq-7000 and Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC families. Projects may include bare-metal firmware, embedded Linux, device trees, drivers and custom accelerators. Specialists need to understand the boundary between RTL, software, memory, buses and real-time behavior.
Where It Fits
Companies bring in Xilinx expertise when a product needs custom acceleration, deterministic latency or hardware that can evolve after deployment. Typical settings include industrial automation, medical imaging, aerospace, automotive systems, video infrastructure and telecommunications. In Germany, remote collaboration is common, while some laboratory, integration or production work benefits from on-site access.
- Prototype an FPGA-based product
- Modernize legacy VHDL or Verilog designs
- Port algorithms into programmable logic
- Prepare a design for production hardware
Project Engagements
Freelance specialists are useful for architecture reviews, timing closure, board bring-up, verification and performance tuning. They can also support migration between device families, improve Vivado automation or document a design for an internal team. Clear hardware access, interface specifications and acceptance tests make remote work more effective; German and English collaboration may both be relevant.
Signs of Quality
A capable professional explains trade-offs in latency, throughput, resource use, power and maintainability rather than focusing only on successful synthesis. Look for evidence of simulation, formal or constrained-random verification, hardware debugging and measured results on the target board. Experience with AMD Xilinx tools, IP licensing, version control and reproducible builds is especially valuable.
- Reviews timing reports and constraints critically
- Tests interfaces on real hardware
- Separates reusable IP from project-specific logic
- Documents assumptions and verification coverage
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the questions that come up most around Xilinx.
Xilinx technology is used to build FPGA and adaptive computing systems for signal processing, embedded control, networking, image processing and hardware acceleration. Its programmable logic can be tailored to a product and updated as requirements change.
Xilinx and Intel FPGA solutions both support programmable logic, high-speed interfaces and embedded processing. The right choice depends on device architecture, available IP, toolchain familiarity, board support, performance targets and the skills already present in the team.
A strong Xilinx specialist usually works with Vivado, VHDL or Verilog, simulation tools, timing constraints and AXI-based IP integration. Depending on the project, useful adjacent skills include embedded Linux, C or C++, device trees, Python automation and hardware debugging.
The required depth depends on the deliverable. A simple RTL change may need focused FPGA skills, while a new Zynq platform, high-speed interface or production design calls for experience across architecture, verification, timing closure and board bring-up.
Xilinx projects can often be handled remotely when specifications, repositories, simulation environments and hardware access are organized. On-site work may still be needed for laboratory debugging, board bring-up, measurement or integration with production equipment in Germany.
Ask for concrete examples involving the target device family, Vivado flow, interfaces and verification approach. A reliable Xilinx professional should explain timing reports, resource trade-offs and hardware test results clearly rather than presenting only a finished bitstream.
Vivado is the main design suite for many current Xilinx FPGA and SoC projects, but it is not the entire workflow. Teams may also need Vitis or embedded software tools, simulators, vendor IP, board support packages, version control and automated testing.
AMD Xilinx is the name often used for the former Xilinx portfolio after its integration into AMD. The Xilinx name remains common when people refer to FPGA devices, Vivado, Zynq, Virtex, Kintex or older project documentation.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects is 93 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 743 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 79% hold at least a Master's degree, and 5% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects are German (100%), English (95%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects are Information Technology (85%), Manufacturing (80%), and Automotive (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Xilinx in their recent projects are Product Development (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Information Technology (90%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Xilinx
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