Why Sri Lanka is an ideal tech destination for German companies
German industry already uses software that Sri Lankan engineers help build. Through ICT Automotive, Inivos engineers contribute to vehicle software for brands including Volkswagen, BMW, Audi and Mercedes. The Synopsys team in Colombo works on verification tools that chip designers use for automotive silicon. Fewer German companies than Nordic or Dutch ones have opened their own teams here so far, which means less competition for the talent.
- 4.5 to 5.5
- shared working hours a day
- 180+
- people at Inivos
- 2015
- Synopsys R&D opened in Colombo
4 companies connected to Germany already build in Sri Lanka
InivosEmbedded systems, electric vehicle software and software defined vehicle platforms built to strict safety standards.Read the story and sources
SynopsysEmulation and prototyping tools used to verify chips for automotive, 5G and data center applications.Read the story and sources
GapstarsDedicated teams for companies in Austria and the Benelux, a model that transfers directly to German scaleups.Read the story and sources
CodeGen InternationalEngineering depth across software and electric vehicle hardware.Read the story and sourcesWorking hours and time zones
Sri Lanka is 3.5 hours ahead of Germany in summer and 4.5 hours ahead in winter. With a 9 to 6 day in both places you share 4.5 to 5.5 working hours every day.
What German companies source from Sri Lanka
HealthtechRegulated health platforms and operations
Automotive techEmbedded, electric vehicle and connected car software
Fintech and capital marketsTrading, banking and wealth platforms
AIAI products, agents and data platforms
Enterprise software and ERPERP, integration and large product codebases
Semiconductors and embeddedChip design tools and device software
Logistics and travel techBooking, warehouse and supply chain systems
Govtech and public sectorPublic sector platforms and secure delivery
Finance and shared servicesAccounting, finance operations and shared servicesThree ways to start
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Common questions
Do Sri Lankan engineers work on software for German car makers?
Yes, through suppliers. Inivos contributes to projects run by ICT Automotive, whose vehicle software is used by brands including Volkswagen, BMW, Audi and Mercedes.
What is the time difference between Germany and Sri Lanka?
Sri Lanka is 3.5 hours ahead in summer and 4.5 hours ahead in winter, giving 4.5 to 5.5 shared working hours a day.
Is German required?
Teams work in English. Companies that need German speaking contact usually keep product ownership in Germany and run engineering in English.