Microsoft Development Center Estonia

20/05/2026

Last weekend, the women of our Microsoft running club took part in the 2026 LHV Maijooks — a celebration of movement, community, and women’s strength. 🌸🏃🏼‍♀️

This year’s event made history with an expanded two-day program and the region’s very first women-only half marathon, bringing thousands of participants together at the Tallinn Song Festival Grounds.

From the traditional 7 km walk and run to the relay teams and half marathon distance, we’re incredibly proud of our colleagues who challenged themselves, supported each other, and embraced the energy of this special spring event.
Here’s to movement, team spirit, and women lifting each other up, both on and off the track. 💪🏻

27/04/2026

President Alar Karis recognized three outstanding early-career researchers whose work is helping build a smarter, more sustainable, and more human-centered future. 🤝

Microsoft Development Center Estonia is proud to collaborate on the Young IT Researcher Award, that went to Marharyta Domnich from the University of Tartu, whose work focuses on Explainable AI (XAI) and making complex AI decisions understandable and trustworthy.

Her research helps answer questions like why an AI system made a certain decision and what could be changed to achieve a different outcome. This has real-world impact in areas like healthcare, finance, and public services, where transparency is essential.

As President Karis noted, researchers are not just knowledge seekers — they are bridge builders, connecting science with society and today’s discoveries with tomorrow’s decisions.

For us, this yearly award is a celebration of the people who turn complex ideas into meaningful impact 🙌
 
📸: Vabariigi Presidendi Kantselei/ Arno Mikkor

24/04/2026

Voices of Microsoft: Q&A series part 5💡

Creativity looks different for everyone. This time we asked our teammates to finish the sentence: “I feel most creative when…”

💬 Now we’re curious: when do you feel most creative? Tell us in the comments 👇

16/04/2026

Should AI improve your voice or change it? 🗣️

Our Senior Machine Learning Scientist Marju Purin shared in our lates blog post how Teams audio AI is built to enhance clarity without crossing the line into altering identity.

From training models on over 100 languages to designing systems that treat every voice equally, it’s a careful balance between innovation and responsibility.

🔗 Read the full article in Estonian – https://geeniusdigipro.delfi.ee/artikkel/120445171/kas-ai-tohib-su-aktsendi-ara-kaotada-microsofti-teadlane-marju-purin-avab-masinate-treenimise-telgitaguseid

02/04/2026

Last week, our Tallinn office hosted a truly down-to-earth conversation. 🌾

We welcomed two inspiring voices from Estonia’s farming world:
- Tanel Tang (Kana-Tanel) – organic hen farmer from Saaremaa
- Farmer Tõnis – one of Estonia’s most followed young farmers

They gave us a refreshing look beyond city life — sharing what modern farming really means today, why more young people are choosing this path, and how working with nature can be just as innovative as working with code.

The discussion was filled with humor, honest insights, and a new perspective on sustainability, purpose, and production in its most original form 🌱

📰 The conversation also caught wider attention — check out the article (in Estonian): https://maaleht.delfi.ee/artikkel/120484401/pollumajandus-on-lahe-eesti-kuulsaimad-talumehed-kaivad-kontoriinimestele-maaelu-tutvustamas

A big thank you to everyone who joined and helped bring this experience to life!

Eesti kõige kuulsamad põllumehed Farmer Tõnis ehk Tõnis Soopalu ja Kana-Tanel ehk Tanel Tang on otsustanud põllumajanduse ka teistele põnevaks teha ja enda tegemiste naljakaid kui ka masendavaid osi jagamas käia.

01/04/2026

Voices of Microsoft: Q&A series part 4💡

Small tricks can make a big difference.

We asked our employees what are their favorite keyboard shortcuts or command line tricks. 🎥 Watch the reel — you might pick up a new productivity boost.

Share your knowledge: What shortcut or command do you swear by? Drop it in the comments 👇

24/03/2026

March marks Women’s History Month at Microsoft — a time to celebrate the women who are reshaping the blueprint for life in tech. 🙌

This March, and throughout the year, we’re elevating the voices of women across Microsoft who are transforming how we work, build, and lead.

As we celebrate this month, we’re highlighting a community that continues to support, empower, and uplift one another. Here’s a glimpse into one of the events that brings women together — our Women’s Month Community Event! 🌸

18/03/2026

We’re happy to share that our Microsoft team won the Estonian Corporate Chess Tournament♟️

This is our third tournament victory overall — a true hat‑trick! 🎩 Strong competition, great team spirit, and consistent play brought us to the top once again.
 
Huge congratulations to everyone who represented Microsoft and supported the team. Well played, champions!

13/03/2026

Take a quick look into our latest Fix. Hack. Learn. (FHL)! It was a really insiping week full of AI-driven learning, vibe coding and real experiments! 🎉

03/03/2026

Live coding interviews — every developer has an opinion about them. 😅

Our Senior Software Engineer Ivan Rubanau shares why live coding is a skill of its own, what candidates often misunderstand, and how to prepare strategically instead of cramming the night before.

From Big O notation to the power of thinking out loud, this post is packed with practical advice for anyone considering their next tech role.

🔗 Read the full article in Estonian: https://digipro.geenius.ee/blogi/microsofti-blogi/koodimisintervjuu-hirm-ja-arm-microsofti-insener-ivan-rubanau-jagab-soovitusi/