Colby Leider

Colby Leider is a highly experienced professional in the fields of audio engineering and acoustics. Currently serving as the Sr. Platform Manager for Audio at Dolby Laboratories since June 2024, Colby has previously held significant roles at Magic Leap, including Lead for Audio Systems and Speech, and as a Sr. Audio Software Systems Test Engineer. As the Principal at Leider Acoustics since 2006, Colby has focused on solving acoustical challenges for a diverse range of clients. Colby’s academic background includes positions as Associate Professor and Director of the Music Engineering Program at the University of Miami, where substantial contributions were made to program development, curriculum modernization, and industry collaboration. Colby co-founded Everglade Records, Inc., an experimental music label, and has contributed to prestigious publications such as the Computer Music Journal. Colby holds a PhD and an MFA from Princeton University, along with advanced degrees in music and engineering from Dartmouth College and The University of Texas at Austin.