Julio Castillo

Senior Software Engineer, Synthetic Sensor

LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES•  January 2023 - May 2024•  Palo Alto, California

Performed iterative integration of synthetic sensors model and scan patterns across multiple simulation platforms, improving accuracy and efficiency of perception algorithms. Upgraded simulation environments, ensured code optimization, and developed C++ and Python-based artifacts.

Staff Engineer Software Engineer, Automation Framework Lead

LUCID MOTORS•  January 2021 - January 2023•  Newark, California

Designed cross-platform automation framework using Python and Robot Framework, defined CI/CD strategy, and automated functional testing of telematics components.

Senior Algorithm Engineer and Simulation Software Architect, LiDAR ADAS

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE•  January 2018 - January 2021•  Queretaro, Mexico

Generated and serialized synthetic LiDAR data, optimized memory management, and spearheaded software lifecycle adaptations.

Software Component Integrator, Radar ADAS

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE•  January 2017 - January 2018•  Guadalajara, Mexico

Migrated Vector's AUTOSAR stack, configured AUTOSAR base software, and integrated automotive software using MISRA, ANSI C, and C++.

Diagnostics Lead Developer, Radar ADAS

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE•  January 2016 - January 2017•  Guadalajara, Mexico

Generated diagnostics for real-time short-range radar, arranged and tested diagnostic database and radar software.

Software Application Validation Engineer, Radar ADAS

CONTINENTAL AUTOMOTIVE•  January 2015 - January 2016•  Guadalajara, Mexico

Utilized DOORS and PTC Integrity for updating requirements, developed and executed test cases for application software validation.