Amazon.com, Inc.

E-Commerce & Cloud Computing • Seattle, Washington, United States

Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology and commerce company founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994. Originally established as an online bookstore, Amazon developed into one of the world's largest and most influential companies, with businesses spanning e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, advertising, artificial intelligence, logistics, consumer devices and other technology services. Its Amazon Web Services division has become a major global cloud-computing platform, while its retail marketplace serves consumers and sellers across international markets. Amazon employed approximately 1.576 million full-time and part-time employees as of December 31, 2025. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with additional corporate operations in Arlington, Virginia.