HQ Function

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

Notable Features:

Expansive campus with over 125 buildings, sports fields, walking trails, The Microsoft Visitor Center, The Treehouse Nooks, multiple cafeterias and cafes, and an on-campus shuttle system. Known for its modern architecture and green spaces.

Work Culture:

Emphasizes innovation, collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Microsoft promotes a growth mindset, encouraging employees to learn continuously and embrace challenges. The environment is dynamic and fast-paced, with a focus on impact and customer obsession.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is one of the world's largest corporate campuses and a symbol of Microsoft's scale and influence in the tech industry. It's a major center for software development and technological innovation, attracting top talent from around the globe.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and amenities reflect Microsoft's values of innovation (state-of-the-art labs), collaboration (open workspaces, common areas), employee well-being (sports facilities, green spaces), and sustainability (LEED-certified buildings, efforts to reduce carbon footprint).

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices and data centers in over 190 countries. This worldwide network supports sales and marketing operations, research and development, customer service and support, cloud infrastructure (Azure data centers), and consulting services. Key functions supported globally include product development, regional sales and partner management, technical support for customers, and operations for its vast cloud services network.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

WA

Country:

USA