Summer 2027
Posted on 8/3/2026
Develops software, OS, and cloud services
$32.83 - $64.67/hr
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Redmond, WA, USA
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Bachelor's
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Microsoft develops software, devices, and cloud services. Windows is an operating system that runs on personal computers, Office provides productivity apps, and Azure offers cloud computing and developer tools. The company differentiates itself with a large, integrated ecosystem of software, devices, and services, plus long-standing partnerships with PC makers and a broad enterprise footprint. Its goal is to put a computer on every desk and in every home, and to extend that reach through cloud services, professional networking (LinkedIn), and gaming.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Redmond, Washington
Founded
1975
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Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft plan to spend a combined $595 billion on capital expenditures this year to expand cloud computing capacity. Amazon leads with $220 billion, followed by Alphabet at $200 billion and Microsoft at $175 billion. The spending spree responds to surging demand for artificial intelligence applications. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy stated capacity shortages will persist through 2027, with contracts for 2028 capacity already emerging. Recent quarterly results show Google Cloud revenue jumped 82%, Azure rose 43%, and AWS increased 37%. The massive infrastructure investments primarily fund data centre construction. Taiwan Semiconductor emerges as the key beneficiary of this spending, as the tech giants require advanced chips to power their expanding cloud infrastructure.
Microsoft executive Charles Calestroupat says skills, not technology, will determine which Southern European countries lead in AI. Calestroupat, Microsoft's Vice President for Southern Europe, told Fortune Greece that the region must transition from adopting AI tools to building ecosystems combining human capital, universities, startups and infrastructure. Microsoft's GR for GRowth initiative has trained 100,000 people in Greece in digital skills. Greece ranks first in AI use by Gen Z in Europe, according to Calestroupat. Microsoft is investing €1 billion to create three data centres in Eastern Attica, forming its first integrated cloud region in Greece. Athens has been upgraded to a central administrative hub managing 12 Southern European markets. The region faces challenges including a "transformation paradox", with 65% of people fearing being left behind whilst 45% prefer staying in their comfort zone.
Amazon and Microsoft are competing for dominance in AI-powered cloud computing, with both companies integrating AI into their products whilst relying on external model providers. Each operates diverse businesses and maintains strong cloud computing divisions, benefiting from rising AI workloads. Both companies are investing hundreds of billions of dollars to expand capacity to meet growing demand. Microsoft has traditionally led in revenue growth, but Amazon recently overtook it in the latest quarter. Amazon Web Services posted 37% growth in the third quarter, a significant acceleration from its previous 20% range. This surge is attributed to increasing cloud computing demand driven by AI spending. Analysts suggest Amazon may maintain its growth advantage as AI-related cloud spending continues to expand, with current investments representing only the early stages of broader AI adoption.
JPMorgan analyst Samik Chatterjee raised his December 2027 price target for Microsoft to $625 from $550 on 13 August, maintaining an Overweight rating. The target implies roughly 30% upside from Microsoft's trading price of approximately $492. The upgrade follows Microsoft's strong fourth-quarter results on 29 July, which sent the stock up more than 27%. Azure grew 43% in constant currency, crossing $100 billion, whilst Intelligent Cloud revenue hit $39.3 billion, up 32%. Chatterjee estimates Copilot could add between $24 billion and $41 billion in revenue. GitHub Copilot alone has 50 million users. The analyst expects Azure growth to accelerate as AI infrastructure spending rises, with margins stabilising as buildout matures. JPMorgan's target sits below Wells Fargo's $700 Street-high but above the 34-analyst average of $564.49.
JPMorgan has raised its price target for Microsoft to $625 by December 2027, up from $550, maintaining an Overweight rating. Analyst Samik Chatterjee cited accelerating Azure growth and expanding Copilot adoption as evidence that Microsoft's AI infrastructure investment is translating into higher-value software revenue. Microsoft reported strong recent performance, with Azure and cloud services revenue jumping 43% year-over-year in the fiscal fourth quarter. Microsoft Cloud revenue reached $59.3 billion, up 27%, whilst Microsoft 365 Copilot now has over 30 million paid seats. The company spent $41 billion on capital expenditures during the quarter, with roughly two-thirds directed towards CPUs and GPUs. Chatterjee estimates Copilot could ultimately generate between $24 billion and $41 billion in revenue, approximately seven times current estimates.