HQ Function

Serves as the global nerve center for Microsoft's operations, including executive leadership, core product development, research, and global strategy formulation.

Notable Features:

A vast, campus-like environment spanning over 500 acres with more than 125 buildings. Features advanced research labs, the Microsoft Visitor Center, extensive employee amenities (restaurants, sports fields, retail), and significant green spaces. The campus is undergoing a major modernization.

Work Culture:

Characterized by a 'growth mindset' culture, emphasizing learning, innovation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Microsoft offers a dynamic work environment with numerous opportunities for professional development and impact.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is an iconic symbol of Microsoft's journey from a startup to a global technology powerhouse and serves as a major hub for technological innovation that impacts the world.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Microsoft's commitment to innovation, sustainability (many buildings are LEED certified), employee well-being, and creating an inclusive environment.

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices, research labs, and data centers in over 100 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Key functions supported globally include product development and engineering, sales and marketing, customer service and support, cloud infrastructure operations (Azure's extensive global network of data centers), supply chain management for hardware, and localization of products and services to meet the needs of diverse international markets.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA