HQ Function

The Redmond campus serves as Microsoft's primary center for corporate leadership, research and development, product engineering, and global operational management.

Notable Features:

A vast, campus-like environment spanning over 500 acres with more than 125 buildings, featuring advanced research labs, employee amenities like sports fields, dining halls, retail stores, a visitor center, and the Microsoft Museum. It emphasizes sustainable design and green spaces.

Work Culture:

Microsoft fosters a work culture centered on a 'growth mindset,' encouraging continuous learning, innovation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Employees experience a dynamic environment with access to extensive resources and opportunities for professional development.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is a symbol of Microsoft's journey from a startup to a global technology giant. It's a major hub of technological innovation in the Pacific Northwest and a significant contributor to the regional economy.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Microsoft's values of innovation, sustainability, accessibility, employee well-being, and community connection.

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence, with offices, research labs, and data centers in over 190 countries. This extensive network supports worldwide sales, marketing, customer service, research and development for all product lines, and the global infrastructure for its cloud services (Azure). This allows Microsoft to serve a diverse customer base, from individuals and small businesses to large enterprises and governments across the globe.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

United States