HQ Function

The Burlington headquarters historically housed executive leadership, core research and development teams, global strategy, marketing, and administrative functions for Nuance's worldwide operations.

Notable Features:

The former headquarters was a modern office complex typical of technology companies in the Route 128 tech corridor, designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

Work Culture:

Nuance's work culture, historically, was characterized by a strong focus on innovation in AI and speech technology, with a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Post-acquisition, it is integrating with Microsoft's culture, which emphasizes growth mindset, customer obsession, diversity, and inclusion, while retaining specialized R&D focus.

HQ Significance:

The Burlington HQ was significant as the nerve center for Nuance's development of industry-leading speech recognition and AI solutions, driving its global market leadership for many years.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters aimed to reflect Nuance's commitment to technological advancement, innovation, and providing a conducive environment for its highly skilled workforce.

Location:

As a Microsoft company, Nuance Communications' global presence is now integrated within Microsoft's extensive worldwide infrastructure. Nuance supports key functions globally including research & development in AI and speech, sales and marketing operations tailored to regional markets, customer support services, and professional services for deploying its specialized solutions. Major operational hubs and development centers are located in North America, Europe, and Asia, enabling Nuance to serve its diverse customer base across healthcare, financial services, telecommunications, and other industries worldwide.

Street Address:

1 Wayside Road (last known independent HQ)

City:

Burlington

State/Province:

Massachusetts

Country:

USA