Annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture
PHOENIX, AZ, June 30, 2026 — Performance Software is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list. The annual list recognizes American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid.
This recognition reflects what employees say makes Performance Software stand out, including a strong team culture, workplace flexibility, and senior leadership’s commitment to diversity. In employee feedback, the words that best described Performance Software’s company and culture were Flexible, Engaging, and Challenging — a reflection of the company’s commitment to supporting employees while giving them opportunities to grow, collaborate, and contribute to complex, mission-critical programs.
“This recognition is meaningful and encouraging,” said Raj Ghate, CEO of Performance Software. “It affirms that we are on the right track while continuing to strengthen what has always made Performance special: our people, our culture, and our shared commitment to doing meaningful work together. This recognition belongs to our employees. Their talent, teamwork, and commitment to our culture are what continue to make Performance unique.”
The award is the result of a comprehensive measurement and evaluation of hundreds of applicants. The process included a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering key elements such as management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score. Performance Software is honored to be included among the 507 companies recognized this year.
Performance Software is a proud Arizona-based engineering services and solutions firm specializing in certified software and hardware for aerospace, defense, and other safety-critical industries. Since its founding in Phoenix in 1998, Performance has grown to more than 400 employees, supported over 500 mission-critical programs, and expanded to eight offices across the U.S., the U.K., and the Philippines.
Performance remains committed to building a flexible, engaging, and challenging workplace where employees feel supported, heard, and empowered to do meaningful work. This recognition reinforces what has always been central to Performance’s culture: doing what is best for its people. Performance does not just say it — the company backs it up by listening to employee feedback and applying it in ways that strengthen its teams, its culture, and the work it delivers for customers.
To view the full list of winners, visit www.inc.com.
About Performance Software
Performance Software partners with leading organizations in aviation, space, defense, energy, and other safety-critical sectors to solve complex engineering challenges where precision, reliability, and certification matter. Founded in Phoenix in 1998, Performance brings deep expertise across systems, software, and hardware engineering, with particular strength in embedded software, avionics, and airworthiness-critical systems. With more than 400 employees and experience supporting over 500 programs, Performance helps customers reduce risk, expand engineering capacity, and deliver high-quality systems with disciplined execution.
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