HQ Function

Serves as the global headquarters, housing executive leadership, core engineering teams for major products, research and development (Microsoft Research), corporate strategy, marketing, and global operations management.

Notable Features:

Expansive 500-acre campus with over 120 buildings, featuring modern workspaces, The Commons (retail and dining hub), sports fields, walking trails, Microsoft Visitor Center, and unique meeting spaces like The Treehouses. Currently undergoing a significant campus modernization project.

Work Culture:

Emphasizes a 'growth mindset,' encouraging learning, innovation, and collaboration. Microsoft promotes diversity and inclusion, and offers numerous employee amenities, flexible work arrangements, and professional development opportunities. The culture is driven by customer obsession and a desire to make a global impact.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is a symbol of Microsoft's technological dominance and innovation. It's one of the largest corporate campuses in the world, a major hub for software development, and a significant economic driver for the Puget Sound region.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and amenities reflect Microsoft's values of innovation, collaboration, sustainability (many buildings are LEED certified), accessibility, and employee well-being.

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices, research labs, data centers, and operational hubs in over 190 countries. This worldwide network supports its diverse business functions including software development, cloud computing services (Azure), sales and marketing, customer service and support, hardware manufacturing logistics, and strategic partnerships. Key international regions for operations include the Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA