HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for global operations, executive leadership, core product development, research (Microsoft Research), and strategic planning.

Notable Features:

Expansive multi-building campus featuring modern office spaces, The Commons (retail and dining hub), sports fields, walking trails, a company store, Microsoft Visitor Center, and innovative workspaces like The Treehouse meeting spaces. Significant ongoing redevelopment to create more collaborative and sustainable environments.

Work Culture:

Emphasizes a 'growth mindset,' encouraging continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. Microsoft promotes diversity and inclusion, with numerous employee resource groups. The culture supports flexible work arrangements and focuses on impact.

HQ Significance:

The Redmond campus is an iconic landmark in the technology industry, symbolizing Microsoft's evolution from a PC software pioneer to a global leader in cloud computing, AI, gaming, and enterprise solutions. It's a major center for technological innovation.

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

Location:

Microsoft maintains a vast global footprint with offices, research labs, and data centers in over 190 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. This worldwide network supports all facets of its business including sales and marketing, customer service and support, research and development, cloud infrastructure (Azure global regions), manufacturing and supply chain, and operations for its diverse portfolio of products and services, ensuring localized support and global scalability.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA