Microsoft
Software DevelopmentWashington, United States10001+ Employees
Microsoft is a software development company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. It operates in 190 countries and employs a global workforce of more than 220,000 people. The company articulates a mission to empower every person and every organization to achieve more, and frames technology as a force for good, with a culture that emphasizes curiosity, authenticity, and collaborative learning. Its scope suggests a broad target market of individuals and organizations seeking to enhance capabilities through software-enabled solutions across a global context. In June 2026, media coverage highlighted the company’s engagement with AI issues at the highest level, including remarks by CEO Satya Nadella on the balance of AI influence in the economy.