HQ Function

Serves as the primary hub for global strategy, research and development, product innovation, and corporate operations for all Microsoft divisions.

Notable Features:

A sprawling, multi-building campus featuring modern architecture, extensive green spaces, the Microsoft Visitor Center, The Commons (retail and dining hub), sports fields, and advanced research labs. It's designed like a mini-city to foster collaboration and innovation.

Work Culture:

Emphasizes a 'growth mindset,' collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. Known for its dynamic and innovative environment, offering flexible work options and extensive employee development programs. The campus provides numerous amenities to support work-life balance.

HQ Significance:

Symbol of Microsoft's technological leadership and global reach. A major center for software development and AI research, significantly contributing to the tech ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest and the global economy.

Values Reflected in HQ: Innovation (state-of-the-art labs), Sustainability (LEED-certified buildings, green initiatives), Community (employee amenities and collaborative spaces), and Accessibility (inclusive design principles).

Location:

Microsoft maintains a significant global presence with offices in over 100 countries and data centers strategically located worldwide. This expansive network supports global sales and marketing efforts, localized product development, research initiatives (Microsoft Research labs globally), robust cloud infrastructure (Azure regions), customer service and support operations, and supply chain management for its hardware products.

Street Address:

One Microsoft Way

City:

Redmond

State/Province:

Washington

Country:

USA