HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for corporate management, global strategy, core engineering (Windows, Office, Azure), research (Microsoft Research), and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

Expansive campus featuring numerous buildings, green spaces, sports fields, the Microsoft Visitor Center, employee amenities (restaurants, cafes, shops), an underground transportation network, and innovative workspaces like outdoor 'treehouse' meeting rooms.

Work Culture:

Characterized by innovation, collaboration, and a growth mindset. The campus environment encourages interaction, creativity, and work-life integration with extensive facilities and resources for employees. Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and sustainability.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is the birthplace of many iconic Microsoft products and technologies. It represents the heart of the company's operations, culture, and innovation engine.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation (R&D focus, modern workspaces), Sustainability (LEED-certified buildings, green spaces, transportation initiatives), Community (employee amenities, public Visitor Center), Collaboration (campus design encourages interaction).

Location:

Microsoft operates globally with offices, research labs, data centers, and operational hubs in over 190 countries. Key functions supported worldwide include sales and marketing, customer service and support, software development and engineering, research, cloud infrastructure operations (Azure data centers), supply chain management, and consulting services, tailored to regional markets and needs.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

WA

Country:

USA