HQ Function

Serves as the nerve center for Microsoft's worldwide operations, housing executive leadership, core engineering for flagship products, global marketing strategy, extensive research and development (R&D) labs, and central corporate functions.

Notable Features:

An expansive, modern campus featuring over 120 buildings, The Commons (a hub with retail, dining, and services), Microsoft Visitor Center, sports fields, walking trails, and innovative workspaces including treehouse meeting rooms. The campus is known for its sustainable design and ongoing modernization efforts.

Work Culture:

Microsoft fosters a work culture centered on a 'growth mindset,' encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. It emphasizes diversity and inclusion, customer obsession, and making a difference, offering flexible work arrangements and comprehensive employee benefits.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is a landmark in the tech world, symbolizing Microsoft's evolution and its profound impact on technology. It's a major innovation hub and a significant driver of economic activity in the Pacific Northwest.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Microsoft's core values of innovation, responsibility, sustainability, inclusivity, and empowering employees and customers.

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence, with offices, research labs, and data centers in over 190 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Globally supported functions include research and development, software and hardware engineering, cloud infrastructure and services (Azure has a vast global network of regions), sales and marketing, customer service and support, device manufacturing and supply chain management, and corporate operations. This extensive network enables Microsoft to serve its diverse customer base worldwide, tailor solutions to local market needs, foster global talent, and drive technological innovation on a global scale.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA