Joseph Leybovich
Joseph Z. Leybovich
Senior Unity Engineer | Left Field Labs
As young as eight years old, Joseph Z. Leybovich started developing an interest in programming, technology, and ultimately creating video games. Raised by immigrants from Belarus, his mother secured employment at Citibank in New York as a programmer and his father served as an engineer and elevator mechanic, both of whom helped find his passions.
After earning an associate degree in computer programming from the Borough of Manhattan Community College, Mr. Leybovich attended Full Sail University, where he was nominated for an Advanced Achiever Award and was a finalist in a “RoboCode” Tournament in the midst of his studies. He ultimately attained a Bachelor of Computer Science in game development from the university, graduating Salutatorian in 2011. He then entered the technology field as a mobile developer at the firm App Partner before becoming a unity developer for games at Scopely—a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company based in California. He subsequently established himself as a distinguished professional as a software engineer of games at DeNA West, a game client engineer at WGT Media Inc., and a senior software engineer at Meta Co. and Magic Leap.
Since 2020, Mr. Leybovich has excelled as a senior unity engineer at Left Field Labs, a creative technology partner to advertising brands, through which he’s collaborated with such clients as Metavision and played a part in developing cutting-edge household-name technology, applications, and games. Throughout his career, he’s been a believer that learning should never stop, particular in his field, saying that “Every day presents a new opportunity to acquire more knowledge.”
In the midst of climbing the ladder, the passionate game programmer and developer co-founded a nonprofit called the Computational Design Institute in 2018. Also serving as president of its board of directors, the organization was founded with his friends to explore the possibilities of combining science, medical therapy, and virtual reality to address some challenges. One of their significant initiatives has been to develop an app that children in hospice care can use to put on a headset and divert their attention from the medical procedure or process. Incredibly active in this capacity, he’s volunteered with Give Kids the World since 2010, Junior Blind since 2013, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles since 2014, and was involved with Mission Bit for some time. He also previously volunteered at a San Francisco Bay Area high school to assist students in their after-school program; he taught them to develop games, applications, websites, and overall gain a foothold in the tech industry before graduating.
Looking toward the future, Mr. Leybovich aspires to become a self-employed entrepreneur. He’s currently engaged in several auxiliary undertakings, hoping they might become lucratve and eventually enable him to be his own boss. In addition, he’s in the process of writing a book about software development.
Press Release
Marquis Who’s Who Honors Joseph Z. Leybovich for Expertise in Technology
Joseph Z. Leybovich has been honored for excellence as a seasoned engineer in the fields of mobile gaming and mixed reality experiences.
REGO PARK, NY, May 13, 2024 — Joseph Z. Leybovich has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Leybovich is a seasoned professional in the technology sector, with a career spanning over 13 years. He currently holds the position of senior Unity engineer at Left Field Labs, where he has excelled since 2020. In this capacity, Mr. Leybovich has been instrumental in developing innovative technology projects, applications and games that push the boundaries of what is possible. Prior to joining Left Field Labs, he served as a senior software engineer at Magic Leap from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to groundbreaking work in augmented reality technologies. His tenure at Meta Co. as a senior software engineer from 2017 to 2018 further solidified his expertise in the field, particularly in the development of advanced headsets that have since become household names.
Mr. Leybovich’s journey in the tech industry began at App Partner as a mobile developer from 2011 to 2013, where he honed his skills in app development. He then progressed to roles at Scopely, first as a Unity developer for publishing from 2013 to 2014 and then focusing on internal games until 2015. His experience expanded further at DeNA West and WGT Media Inc., where he specialized in game development and client engineering, respectively. These roles have not only shaped his career but also positioned him as a key player in the evolution of gaming and software engineering.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Leybovich has been an active member of the tech community. He served as an organizer for the Game Ideation Club from 2013 to 2015 and founded a programming interview training Facebook group in 2011. Mr. Leybovich’s passion for game development was evident early on. He pursued this interest vigorously, earning a Bachelor of Computer Science in game development from Full Sail University in 2011 as salutatorian. These academic credentials laid the foundation for his successful career and are a testament to his dedication to mastering his craft.
Mr. Leybovich’s commitment extends beyond his professional life into various civic engagements. He has volunteered with several organizations, including the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Junior Blind, Give Kids The World, and Mission Bit between 2016 and 2022. His contributions have earned him numerous accolades, such as a Certificate of Appreciation for Work on “Plunder!” from Full Sail University, among other awards recognizing his programming excellence and competitive spirit.
Looking ahead, Mr. Leybovich aspires to channel his expertise and entrepreneurial spirit into starting and exploring various of his own ventures with the hope that they will flourish into successful businesses. This ambition reflects not only his desire for professional growth but also his vision for contributing innovative solutions to the technology sector.