HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for global operations, primary product development, research, corporate strategy, and executive leadership.

Notable Features:

Expansive campus with over 125 buildings, including the Microsoft Visitor Center, numerous cafes and restaurants, sports fields, walking trails, The Commons (a retail and dining hub), and state-of-the-art research labs. Known for its sustainable building designs and green spaces.

Work Culture:

Microsoft's Redmond campus fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, emphasizing a 'growth mindset.' It offers numerous amenities to support employee well-being and productivity, with diverse teams working on cutting-edge technologies.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is the symbolic and operational heart of Microsoft. It's where many of its iconic products were developed and represents a major global technology hub, attracting talent from around the world.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus design and operations reflect Microsoft's values of innovation, sustainability (e.g., LEED-certified buildings, commitment to carbon negativity), employee well-being (extensive amenities, green spaces), and collaboration (open workspaces, numerous common areas).

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices, research labs, and data centers 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 data centers), product localization, and strategic partnerships across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA