Summary
Juan Caldas is a software engineer with a decade of experience building mission-driven systems across defense and spatial computing, currently contributing at Magic Leap. He progressed through engineering roles at Raytheon Missiles & Defense where he focused on complex, safety-critical software before transitioning to augmented reality and mixed-reality platforms. With a Computer Engineering bachelor’s, a Mathematics minor, and an ongoing Master’s in Computer Science, he blends strong hardware-aware systems thinking with advanced software design. Juan’s background includes academic research and REU experience, reflecting a habit of grounding practical engineering in experimental rigor. Based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, he combines large-enterprise discipline with the curiosity to explore emerging interfaces and platforms. Colleagues would note his steady trajectory from student engineer to senior practitioner and his knack for translating formal requirements into robust implementations.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Computer Engineering, Bachelor’s Degree Computer Engineering at Nova Southeastern University
Associate’s Degree, Associate’s Degree at Palm Beach State College
Master's degree Computer Science, Master's degree Computer Science at Florida International University
English, Spanish