HQ Function

Primary center for executive leadership, software development, research, product strategy, and global operations management.

Notable Features:

Expansive multi-acre campus with over 120 buildings, sports fields, retail shops, dining facilities, the Microsoft Visitor Center, and unique meeting spaces like The Treehouses. Known for its modern architecture integrated with natural Pacific Northwest landscapes.

Work Culture:

A dynamic and innovative environment fostering collaboration, continuous learning, diversity, and inclusion. Features flexible workspaces, numerous employee amenities, and a strong focus on empowering employees, balanced with high-performance expectations.

HQ Significance:

Symbol of Microsoft's evolution from a small startup to one of the world's largest technology corporations; a major innovation hub driving advancements in software, cloud computing, AI, and gaming.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation, sustainability (many LEED-certified buildings, commitment to carbon negativity), community engagement, accessibility, and employee well-being.

Location:

Microsoft operates on a global scale, with offices, research laboratories, data centers, and manufacturing facilities in over 190 countries. Key functions supported globally include sales and marketing, customer service and support, research and development (R&D), cloud infrastructure operations (Azure global data centers), supply chain management, and local community engagement initiatives tailored to regional needs.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA