Full-Time
Engineering Manager
Technical Partner Management
Aspyr
51-200 employees
Curates top games for cross-platform distribution
No salary listed
Austin, TX, USA
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- Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Technical Leads, coaching them on how to effectively oversee external development without losing sight of technical rigor
- Contribute, teach, and model best behavior on how to effectively audit third-party codebases, artifacts, and technical roadmaps
- Conduct regular internal 1:1s to provide tactical advice on navigating complex partner dynamics and career growth
- Partner with Production and QA to identify risks early and deliver firm truths to partners when quality isn't met, ensuring the relationship remains intact and collaborative
- Review partner architectural plans and milestones to proactively identify critical risks and underlying technical debt that could derail a project months down the line
- Establish technical review cadences with external partners, including code reviews, architecture reviews, build reviews, risk reviews, and milestone readiness assessments
- Own the technical partner management function for external engineering partners, ensuring partner work meets Aspyr’s standards for architecture, code quality, build stability, platform compliance, and milestone readiness
- Work closely with the Head of Engineering to align partner technical strategies with Aspyr’s internal standards
- Collaborate with Production to ensure technical milestones are realistic and with QA to ensure that "quality" is a measurable metric
- 3+ years of experience managing, mentoring, and growing engineers, with a proven track record of developing their technical capabilities as well as their soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, and relationship management)
- 8+ years of hands-on professional experience in software engineering with a strong focus on coding, rigorous code reviews, and software architecture within the games industry
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent hands-on professional experience
- Strong, professional C++ programming experience to effectively audit codebases and guide technical conversations
- Source Control Proficiency: Robust experience with modern source control systems (e.g., Perforce, Git) is required, including a deep understanding of branching, merging, and build pipelines
- Exceptional ability to translate complex technical risks into actionable, direct feedback for partners and internal stakeholders
- Experience working directly with video game publishers or managing first-party platform relationships
- Production experience using Scrum, Agile, or other modern project management methodologies
- Experience in a "Co-Dev" or "External Development" environment
- Background in shipping high-profile ports, remasters, or multi-platform titles
- Strong understanding of first-party platform dynamics, guidelines, submission processes (e.g., Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo)
Aspyr publishes and ports video games, connecting popular titles with new audiences across multiple platforms. They work with game developers to port and optimize games for PC, Mac, consoles, and mobile, handling licensing, certification, localization, QA, marketing, and distribution through digital storefronts and physical releases. Compared with competitors, Aspyr focuses on expanding platform availability for existing games and building strong relationships with platform holders to reach broader markets. Its goal is to broaden a game's audience and maximize revenue by making high-quality titles playable on more devices and in more regions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$219.4M
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
Founded
1996
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rise of the Tomb Raider launched on Switch 2 on June 2026 with Day 30 fixes.
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered gained a free challenge-mode patch on May 2026.
- Aspyr keeps shipping updates and ports, including Tomb Raider IV-VI support through July 2026.
What critics are saying
- Lucasfilm reportedly ended ties on August 1, 2026 after Battlefront Classic Collection failures.
- Deus Ex Remastered slipped indefinitely after December 2025 backlash, exposing fragile launch discipline.
- Aspyr’s business depends on licensed catalog deals; losing Star Wars removes a core pipeline.
What makes Aspyr unique
- Aspyr owns nostalgia-heavy remasters across Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, and Star Wars IP.
- It ships across Switch 2, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile.
- Its technical niche is restoring legacy code while adding modern controls and quality-of-life.
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Lucasfilm and Aspyr have reportedly cut ties after Battlefront Collection and KOTOR remake failures. Published Aug 1, 2026, 7:37 AM EDT George is the Lead News Editor for TheGamer, and has been working in the industry since 2021 after graduating from the University of South Wales with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. He has also previously written for RPG Site, WhatCulture, and PlayStation Lifestyle. George is an expert on platformers, action games, and fighters, but tends to play as many releases as possible. This hands-on experience lets him dive into gaming communities and follow the latest trends. Some of the games George has extensively covered first-hand include Dead Rising, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Assassin's Creed Shadows, and Ninja Gaiden 4. Lucasfilm has reportedly cut ties with Star Wars remaster developer Aspyr due to the failure of the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection and KOTOR remake. From Star Wars Racer to Republic Commando, the galaxy far, far away has a very long and rich history when it comes to video games. Surprisingly, many of those games haven't been lost to time and have actually been brought back with remasters, most of which have been developed by Texan studio Aspyr. Although a good number of those remasters were strong, there were two significant failures that seem to have ended the relationship between Aspyr and Lucasfilm. I am, of course, talking about the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection and original Knights of the Old Republic remake, which have reportedly led to the two companies parting ways. KOTOR remake and Battlefront Collection reportedly Lead to Lucasfilm ditching Aspyr. Looks like Gamerant won't be getting many more Star Wars remasters. As pointed out by Star Wars: Gaming, insider The Star Wars Garrison has claimed that unnamed sources close to the matter have told them that Lucasfilm has ended its partnership with Aspyr. The main reasons for this are the problems with the original KOTOR remake before it was handed off to Saber, and the Battlefront Collection's failure. A remaster of the two legendary Battlefront games should have been an easy slam dunk but, as the Mostly Negative Steam reviews make clear, that wasn't the case. The collection launched with a ton of issues, including missing features, widespread server problems, bugs, and a general lack of polish. Those two combined have reportedly led to Aspyr being ditched by Lucasfilm. This is despite the fact that Aspyr was reportedly working on a rerelease of the strategy game Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds, and more Jedi Knight titles. The report also claims that the partnership ended up costing Lucasfilm nearly $40 million, which is pretty damning if true. Aspyr was probably its best bet of getting a Revenge of the Sith remaster, which makes this report a real shame. For now, this is just a rumour and worth taking with a grain of salt, but it is worth noting that Gamerant has not heard about anything Star Wars from Aspyr in more than a year. Since the studio was the main source of Star Wars remasters, it seems likely that Gamerant won't be getting anywhere near as many in the future. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection. * OpenCritic Reviews - Top Critic Avg: 59/100 Critics Rec: 41% * Released - March 14, 2024 * ESRB - T For Teen Due To Violence * Developer(s) - Aspyr * Publisher(s) - Aspyr * Genre(s) - Shooter
Rise of the Tomb Raider Switch 2 Day 30 update improves performance and stability. The Day 30 update for Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2 focuses heavily on improving performance, stability, and overall gameplay. The patch addresses frame rate drops across several major locations, resolves crashes, and smooths out cinematic sequences to deliver a more consistent experience. Alongside the performance improvements, Aspyr has fixed numerous gameplay, visual, UI, quest, and exploration issues while also introducing engine-level optimisations aimed at improving frame rates, reducing memory leaks, and polishing visual assets across key areas. Performance and stability. General performance. * Fixed frame rate drops when returning to the Siberian Wilderness after completing the main story. * Fixed frame rate drops when re-entering the western Village cabin in Geothermal Valley. * Fixed performance drops while traversing the Baths of Kitezh. * Fixed a performance dip when returning to Geothermal Valley from the North Acropolis. * Fixed performance drops on the Village map during Expeditions and Remnant Resistance. * Resolved frame rate drops after fast travelling from Whirlpool Sanctuary to Riverside Landing. Cinematics and sequences. * Fixed a frame rate drop during the new gun cinematic. * Fixed a performance drop at the end of the Siberian Wilderness cutscene. * Fixed a bug affecting the cutscene after the "Return to Camp and Build a Fire" objective. * Resolved visibility lag during the mud tunnel slide sequence in the Flooded Archives. * Fixed a stutter at the beginning of the Observatory objective cutscene. * Corrected two performance drops during The Acropolis mission cutscene. Stability and crashes. * Fixed a client-side crash in Multiplayer Endurance when selecting "Ready" before game cards finished loading. * Fixed game lag when launching any Expedition mode. Gameplay, combat and exploits. * Fixed the Holy Fire Card so nearby enemies are correctly affected by fire damage after stealth eliminations. * Resolved an XP reward exploit in the Soviet Installation. * Fixed Endurance Outfit Cards causing the Revolver and Pump-Action Shotgun to appear early in the Basecamp menu. Visual fixes. Culling and asset visibility. * Fixed environmental ropes disappearing in the Baba Yaga DLC. * Fixed floating cabbages in The Acropolis. * Fixed a missing asset in the Research Base. * Fixed disappearing wall textures in the Soviet Hub. * Fixed Lara's satchel disappearing during crafting. * Fixed a one-sided barricade rendering issue in Geothermal Valley. * Fixed an invisible white canister in Copper Mill. * Fixed invisible water textures in Prophet's Tomb. Environmental fixes. * Fixed a ruined building flickering in Geothermal Valley Hub. * Corrected cloth mesh clipping in Flooded Archives. * Fixed permanent light flare after checkpoint reloads in the Siberian Wilderness. * Fixed Level of Detail issues on the Croft Manor office pinboard. Lighting, textures and characters. * Fixed Lara's facial texture flickering while wearing the Classic Angel of Darkness outfit. * Fixed a low-quality hair rendering artifact. * Fixed shadow flickering on Sophia. * Fixed a lighting issue on Konstantin's face. * Fixed rendering artifacts affecting doors, furniture, clothing, and paintings in the Soviet Installation. * Resolved a Day and Night visual bug. NPC animations. * Fixed an animation issue during the Kitezh Hub Ascension sequence. * Fixed Trinity Soldiers becoming stuck in an A-pose in the Soviet Installation. * Fixed a tundra wolf animation loop glitch. UI, UX and Controls. * Fixed Armor-Piercing Arrows failing to appear in the inventory. * Fixed a game freeze affecting the N-Mouse control scheme and the right Joy-Con. * Fixed inconsistent camera sensitivity and speed. * Fixed the mouse cursor remaining visible in the Blood Ties DLC. * Fixed the Auto-Center Camera toggle. * Fixed duplicated subtitles. * Fixed card shuffling on the Cold Darkness loading screen. Tombs, quests and exploration. * Resolved a Flooded Archives softlock caused by reloading a specific checkpoint. * Fixed multiple out-of-bounds exploits in the Catacomb of Sacred Waters Challenge Tomb. * Fixed missing collision layers on a damaged wall. * Fixed camera clipping outside map boundaries. * Restored proximity UI pop-ups and map tracker icons in the House of the Afflicted Tomb. * Fixed the objective beacon placement for the "A Hearty Meal" optional mission. * Fixed an objective progress calculation error for "A Hearty Meal." * Fixed an audio and visual issue in Leader's Tomb during Chapter Replay Elite. * Removed an invisible wall that blocked progression in Leader's Tomb. Engine and tool improvements. * Added a per-level toggle for custom shadow parameter overrides. * Upgraded gyroscope system parameters. * Improved vibration motor initialization. * Completed major optimisation passes focused on: * Kitezh Hub. * Baba Yaga DLC maps. * Gulag Rescue maps. * Improved frame rates across targeted areas. * Reduced memory leaks. * Cleaned up visual assets throughout major locations. The Day 30 update is now available for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. Released during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, the game is available on Nintendo Switch 2 and includes the base adventure alongside all previously released downloadable content.
Rise of the Tomb Raider announced for Nintendo Switch 2, out today. Aspyr is continuing its push to bring over prior Tomb Raider games to Nintendo Switch 2, and today, announced Rise of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration for the console. This one is being shadowdropped - it's out today. Rise of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration packs in the main game and DLC. This includes prior exclusives. Apsyr sent out the following details: Rise of The Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is a viscerally intense experience that puts all of Lara's combat and survival skills to the test, perfect for those who love engaging storytelling, heart-pounding action, customizable loadouts and treacherous environments. Key Features | An Exhilarating Story: Outwit the insidious secret society Trinity and their paramilitary operatives as you race to uncover the Divine Source, hidden deep in the Siberian wilderness and said to harness the power of immortality. | Challenging Puzzle Tombs: Follow in the footsteps of those before you - the legendary Prophet, the ancient Remnant civilization, and Trinity - outwitting environmental puzzles and ancient traps guarding the relics within. | Dynamic Combat: Prove you're worthy of the Croft legacy as you outmaneuver and overcome enemies using scavenged supplies and Lara's versatile arsenal. Engage in combat or utilize stealth to quickly eliminate Trinity's forces. | Survival Upgrades & Customization: Gather resources to craft essential gear and upgrade Lara's skills. Discover weapon parts and ancient texts to create the specialized tools Lara needs to survive against the relentless powers that stand in her way. The expedition continues! All DLC and exclusive content are included in this complete edition: | All Season Pass Content & DLCs: Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch, Cold Darkness Awakened, Blood Ties, Lara's Nightmare, Endurance Mode, and Co-op Endurance | All Exclusives: 8 DLC Outfits and 7 DLC Weapons | All Extras: 35 Expansion Cards, Extreme Survivor Difficulty, 5 Classic Lara Skins, and Tomb Raider III Reimagined "Antarctica" Outfit Apsyr's new trailer for the game is available below. Launch trailer. Further news from the June 2026 Nintendo Direct can be found here.
Tomb Raider LAU remaster in development for 30th anniversary, It's claimed. A new rumor suggests that Aspyr may be working on a Tomb Raider project tied to the franchise's 30th anniversary, with speculation pointing toward a remaster of the LAU trilogy. The claim comes from Society of Raiders, a source that has previously shared Tomb Raider related information. In a recent post, the account stated, "Tomb Raider is collaborating once more with Aspyr, publishers of Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered for the series' 30th anniversary." It added, "We hope to see the LAU trilogy remastered and preserved on modern platforms to complete the series before ushering in the new era of the franchise." While not an explicit confirmation, the comments have fueled speculation that a remaster covering Tomb Raider Legend, Anniversary, and Underworld could be in development. Additional attention has been drawn from recent activity on official channels. The Tomb Raider social media account acknowledged the 20th anniversary of Tomb Raider Legend this week, while earlier posts referencing Tomb Raider Underworld had already led some to suspect renewed interest in the trilogy. The timing of such a release could also align with other reported developments surrounding the franchise. Separate rumors have suggested that Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis may have been delayed to February 2027, potentially leaving room for a remaster project to fill the gap. If accurate, a remaster of the LAU trilogy would follow Aspyr's previous work on Tomb Raider I-VI Remastered, continuing efforts to bring older entries in the series to modern platforms. Neither Aspyr nor Crystal Dynamics has officially confirmed any new remaster project at this time.
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered adds Challenge Mode new costumes and more, also now available on Switch 2 and mobile. Benjamin B Thursday, March 12, 2026 0 Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have released a new update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered which adds a new Challenge Mode, outfits, and achievements; additionally the title is now available for Nintendo Switch 2 and mobile devices. You can learn all of the details below. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Android, iOS and PC. About: Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is also now available today on Nintendo Switch 2, as well as debuting for the first time on mobile on iOS and Android devices! The new Challenge Mode update for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft includes: * New Challenge Mode: Test your skills with new difficulty customization options! Modify health, damage, bonuses, enemies, and more to create new challenges with endless replayability. The higher the challenge rating, the more you'll unlock! * 10 New Outfits: Complete achievements to unlock 10 new Lara Croft outfits with upgraded abilities to push you further on your next run. Each new outfit offers new bonuses like the ability to run faster, dive deeper, and fight harder! * 15 New Achievements: Increase your achievement and trophy collection with the addition of new Challenge Mode achievements. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is available today on all platforms - including Nintendo Switch 2, iOS and Android for the very first time - for $14.99, 50% off the standard price of $29.99, for a limited time (discount not available on PlayStation). iOS and Android users can also try out the first level of each game in the collection for free before purchasing. Players who own Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft on the original Nintendo Switch will be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game - featuring enhanced resolution of 1440p at 60 FPS docked and 1080p resolution at 120 FPS in handheld mode - at no extra charge in a free update coming soon. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft is the acclaimed three-game collection of the first three Tomb Raider titles plus their bonus content expansions (Tomb Raider + the "Unfinished Business" Expansion, Tomb Raider II + the "Golden Mask" Expansion, Tomb Raider III + "The Lost Artifact" Expansion) with upgraded graphics and performance enhancements, as well as quality-of-life improvements like camera lock-on, achievements and more.