HQ Function

Global headquarters housing core engineering for Windows, Office, Azure, and other products; research and development (Microsoft Research); marketing; sales operations; and executive leadership.

Notable Features:

Over 500-acre campus with more than 125 buildings, Microsoft Visitor Center, The Commons (retail and dining hub), treehouse meeting spaces, sports fields (soccer, cricket, basketball), walking trails, and an on-campus shuttle system. Known for its modern architecture and green spaces.

Work Culture:

Emphasizes a 'growth mindset,' encouraging learning, curiosity, and resilience. Fosters collaboration, innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Hybrid work models are common, supported by Microsoft's own technologies. Strong focus on employee well-being and professional development.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is the nerve center for one of the world's largest and most influential technology companies. It's where major strategic decisions are made, and where many iconic products like Windows and Office were primarily developed. It symbolizes Microsoft's journey from a small software company to a global tech giant.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation (cutting-edge research labs and product development centers), sustainability (LEED-certified buildings, waste reduction programs), employee well-being (extensive amenities, flexible work), and community (open spaces, Visitor Center).

Location:

Microsoft operates globally with a vast network of data centers (Azure regions), sales offices, research and development centers, and operational hubs in over 190 countries. This extensive infrastructure supports global product development for software and hardware, worldwide sales and marketing campaigns, localized customer support, robust cloud infrastructure delivery, and pioneering research initiatives across all continents. Key functions supported globally include engineering, research, sales, marketing, finance, legal, human resources, and customer service and support.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA