HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for Microsoft's global operations, core engineering, research and development, corporate strategy, and executive leadership.

Notable Features:

An expansive, multi-building campus featuring modern architecture, extensive green spaces, sports facilities (soccer fields, basketball courts), a visitor center, The Microsoft Garage (an innovation lab), and advanced research facilities. The campus is designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Work Culture:

Microsoft's work culture emphasizes a 'growth mindset,' encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. It promotes diversity and inclusion, and offers flexible work arrangements. Employees often describe the environment as dynamic, customer-focused, and driven by impact.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is an iconic landmark in the tech world, symbolizing Microsoft's journey from a small startup to a global technology powerhouse. It's where many of its groundbreaking products have been developed and continues to be a magnet for top tech talent.

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

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices, research labs, and data centers in over 190 countries worldwide. Key global functions supported include research and development (with major R&D centers in the US, India, China, Israel, and Ireland), sales and marketing tailored to local markets, global customer service and support operations, extensive cloud infrastructure operations for Microsoft Azure, manufacturing and supply chain logistics for hardware products (Surface, Xbox), and localized product development to meet the diverse needs of international customers.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA