Daniel Friman - Software Architect/Engineer

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Barcelona, Spain .

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Swedish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Software Architect/Engineer at Robotics Start-Up .

Q: What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Robotics Start-Up and Samsung .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Automotive , Information Technology (IT) , and Tourism and Hospitality . Daniel also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Information Technology (IT) . Daniel also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D) , Accounting , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Manufacturing , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Barcelona, Spain

Experience

May 2025 - Present

10 months

Software Architect/Engineer

Robotics Start-Up

Freelance work for a robotics start-up with over $1B funding
Software development under time pressure, making safety equipment for factory robots
Initial requirement analysis, software architecture and planning
Cooperation with teams in Germany, Serbia and Romania

Jul 2024 - Apr 2025

10 months

Professional leave for self-studies and personal development

Rust and Rust for Embedded
Functional programming
Golang, Ruby
Ship captain’s license
Travel

Oct 2019 - Jun 2024

4 years 9 months

Software Architect/Developer/Integrator/Tester

Samsung

Developed radar-based human presence detector for child presence detection in cars
Implemented embedded software as well as PC tools
Algorithm implementation in Matlab and C
Hardware integration and low level drivers
RF front-end configuration
Integration of FreeRTOS / SafeRTOS
Messaging and multitasking over several CPUs
Development of a complete CAN stack
API specifications
End-of-line testing in pilot factory
Functional safety compliance and preparations for software audit
Cooperation with teams in Hungary, India and Israel

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Professional leave for personal development

Founding and running a German GmbH
Company law
Tax law and international taxation within the EU
Accounting and bookkeeping

Sep 2015 - Mar 2019

3 years 7 months

Various roles

Harman International

Initial planning and design of a platform independent, scalable real-time audio framework
Draft of the software architecture
API specifications and documentation
Portable: compiles to embedded platform as well as to VST audio plugin
Stakeholder meetings in Detroit, team located in Germany, USA, India and China
GUI development in Python for tuning tools
Portable (PC and Mac), network transparent, divided into client and server
On-site development in prototype car in cooperation with customer
System architecture design for high end car audio systems for Aston Martin, Bentley and Volvo/Polestar
Implementation of DSP algorithms including active engine noise cancellation and Dolby Atmos
Signal processing distributed and synchronized over several DSPs
Build process and automated testing, configuration management
Technical specifications and documentation
Teams located in Sweden, Germany, USA, India, and Poland

Mar 2011 - Sep 2015

4 years 7 months

Germany

Embedded Software Engineer

Bang & Olufsen

Programming car stereos for several customers, mainly Audi and AMG/Mercedes
Requirements analysis
Specification, implementation, testing and documentation of all software components
DSP and microcontroller programming
Framework and algorithm design
Test framework in the form of an emulation running in a Linux environment
Dynamic analysis with Valgrind
Static analysis, MISRA
Knowledge transfer to new employees and team formation

Jan 2009 - Mar 2011

2 years 3 months

France

Backend Software Developer

Amadeus IT Group

Quality control of software development in an international environment
Development and maintenance of several servers and database applications
Implementation of feature extensions according to customer requirements
Instructor in a program outsourcing tasks to Bangalore, India

Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

1 year 8 months

Niederwinkling, Germany

DSP Programmer

ASK Industries GmbH

Implementation and design of digital filters and algorithms for sound processing, e.g., active cabin noise compensation
Defining specifications in cooperation with customers
Testing in prototype cars

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Automotive (14.5 years), Information Technology (3 years), Tourism (2 years), Manufacturing (1 year), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Automotive

Information Technology

Tourism

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (15 years), Quality Assurance (15 years), Information Technology (12 years), Research and Development (1.5 years), Accounting (0.5 years), and Finance (0.5 years).

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Research and Development

Accounting

Finance

Summary

Senior software engineer specialized in industrial embedded systems. I have participated in several projects in all stages ranging from requirements analysis until end-of-line testing in series production. I have worked and lived in several countries, as a freelancer as well as an employee.

Skills

Performance-critical Software
Embedded Systems (Arm, Ti, Sharc, Esp32, Etc)
Low-level Programming And Bare-metal
Low-latency Real-time Systems
Rtos (Μc/os-ii, Freertos, Safertos)
Software Architecture
Computer Architecture
Signal Processing (Audio And Wireless)
Multitasking And Parallel Programming
Modern C++, Including C++17/20, Stl, And Metaprogramming
Gui Development
Object-oriented Design And Design Patterns
Linux, As A User And A Developer Since 1998 (Debian, Ubuntu, Yocto, Buildroot)
Functional Safety (Iso26262, Asil-d)
Code Metrics And Refactoring (Misra, Jsf++)
Static And Dynamic Analysis (Codesonar, Qa-c, Pc-lint, Valgrind)
Build Systems And Test Frameworks (Cmake, Ninja, Ctest, Googletest)
Various Development Methodologies And Management Ideologies For Example Agile, Scrum, Ci/cd
Working Independently As Well As In Teams Of Various Sizes, And With People From Many Different Countries And Backgrounds

I Am Not Limited To A Closed Set Of Languages, However I Have Most Experience With The Following:

C/c++ · 15 Years, Including C++11/14/17/20, Metaprogramming, Stl.
Assembler · 15 Years. Arm Thumb, Analog Devices Sharc, Ti C67x, X86
Python · 5 Years
Matlab · 5 Years

With A Background As An Electrical Engineer I Can Also Read Schematics, Use An Oscilloscope And A Soldering Iron.

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

...and 1 more

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2007

Politecnico di Milano

Research thesis, Localisation in wireless sensor networks · IoT · Milan, Italy

Oct 2003 - Jun 2004

École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Exchange student · Lausanne, Switzerland

Oct 2001 - Jun 2007

Royal Institute of Technology

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Specialization: Signal processing and wireless systems · Electrical Engineering · Stockholm, Sweden

Certifications & licenses

Ship Captain’s License

Private Pilot’s License

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), Swedish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Software Architect/Engineer, Professional leave for self-studies and personal development, Software Architect/Developer/Integrator/Tester.

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Software Architect/Engineer at Robotics Start-Up.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Robotics Start-Up and Samsung.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Information Technology (IT), and Tourism and Hospitality. Daniel also has some experience in Manufacturing and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT). Daniel also has some experience in Research and Development (R&D), Accounting, and Finance.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Manufacturing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance (QA), and Information Technology (IT).

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Electrical Engineering from Royal Institute of Technology.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 2 certificates. These include: Ship Captain’s License and Private Pilot’s License.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

Daniel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.