Will Morton
About Will Morton
Will Morton is a Staff Software Engineer at Riot Games, where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in backend services for Teamfight Tactics and has a background in computer science from Princeton University.
Work at Riot Games
Will Morton has been employed at Riot Games since 2021, currently holding the position of Staff Software Engineer. In this role, he serves as the Services Tech Lead for Teamfight Tactics, where he is responsible for directing the backend services. His contributions include providing high-level architecture designs for the backend services and mentoring all services engineers working on Teamfight Tactics. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Riot Games from 2019 to 2021 and also served as a Stakeholder/Delivery Lead for a brief period.
Education and Expertise
Will Morton earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Computer Science from Princeton University, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software engineering principles and practices. This expertise has been applied throughout his career in various roles, particularly in backend services architecture and software development.
Background in Software Development
Before joining Riot Games, Will Morton worked at 343 Industries as a Software Development Engineer 2 from 2014 to 2019. His experience also includes a tenure at Microsoft Corporation, where he held multiple roles, including Software Development Engineer in Test for Xbox One Shell and Windows Phone Services. He briefly worked as a Software Developer on Loan at Microsoft in 2013. Additionally, he worked at QwikCart® as a Software Development Engineer from 2013 to 2014.
Professional Achievements
Will Morton has made significant contributions to the gaming industry through his roles at Riot Games and other companies. He is a member of the architectural advisory board for all League of Legends and Teamfight Tactics backend services. His leadership and mentorship roles have also been pivotal in guiding engineers working on Teamfight Tactics, ensuring the quality and direction of backend services.