Perforce Builds the DevOps Edge
Perforce Software helps technology teams face the toughest challenges in DevOps with a diverse portfolio of solutions, including digital creation, continuous software quality, platform infrastructure, and developer tools. Started in 1995 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Perforce is backed by private equity firms Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners and led by CEO Jim Cassens.
From version control to code quality and security, Perforce brings the most imaginative solutions to life more quickly and securely, with business-changing outcomes.
Perforce drives DevOps maturity across multiple industries, including gaming software, semiconductors, financial services, aerospace & defense, and healthcare. With numerous acquisitions of high-impact solutions across the DevOps lifecycle, from Hansoft in 2017, BlazeMeter in 2021, Puppet in 2022, and Snowtrack in 2025, Perforce powers over half of the Global 500 as they move their business forward.
How Do DevOps Teams Use Perforce?
Our portfolio of enterprise-grade solutions span the DevOps process >
Our solutions boost productivity, reduce risk, and lower costs by improving quality, security, compliance, and speed.
Beyond delivering technology, Perforce software offers global experts to help take on the toughest challenges through our professional services program and open-source support. Increase ROI, minimize risk, and maximize market share with a trusted partner.
Perforce By The Numbers
20,000+
Customers
1,700+
Employees
16
Offices Worldwide
80+
Countries
“At Perforce, innovation is in our DNA. Powered by our people, we are driven to build solutions that enable teams worldwide to conquer complexity and make the impossible possible. We're committed to partnering with our customers through every challenge and celebrating every breakthrough on their journey to innovation. Because at the end of the day, it's not just about the technology we deliver—it's about the relationships we build and the value we create together."
- Jim Cassens, CEO
Perforce, Powered by People
Perforce is home to some of the best and brightest in the technology industry.
- Uplevel your career with continued learning alongside experts and take advantage of career-specific and personal development training resources.
- Join Employee Resource Groups to discover a welcoming space for connection, education, and empowerment.
We are a diverse team from different backgrounds with a shared commitment to fostering innovation across industries:
- We are passionate about solving hard problems for our customers and uplifting entire teams to drive creative solutions forward.
- We believe that small improvements lead to massive transformation.
Perforce has been named a Top Workplace in Minnesota and India.
- We believe that a culturally diverse workplace and unique perspectives build a stronger, more successful, and more empathetic business and a balanced work culture.
- We encourage employee volunteer opportunities and donation-matching to positively impact local communities.
At Perforce, we believe in transparency and accountability around tech’s impact on Earth. Our CEO proudly sits on the Board of SustainableIT – which Perforce underwrites – to help establish governance and industry-agnostic standards around environmental and social impact.
Perforce Events
You'll find us at conferences, trade shows, webinars, and DevTalks to talk shop and help you.