I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Thoughtworks in Aug 2021
Accepted offer
Positive experience
Average interview
Application
I applied through other source. The process took 7 months. I interviewed at Thoughtworks (Chicago, IL) in Jul 2013
Interview
Just as previous entries on here, the interview process ran as follows:
1) Brief phone call (to see if I was still looking for employment, etc)
2) Questionnaire
3) Coding challenge
4) Another phone call (mostly the recruiter discussing details of the job)
5) Invitation to Chicago HQ to complete:
(a) Logic assessment
(b) STEM presentation
(c) Technical interview (Pair-programming)
(d) Non-technical interview (Discuss the values of the company, your values and how the two align)
My biggest advice is to be super well-versed in your contribution to the non-technical portion - for instance, don't make a passing remark about how we should aim to eliminate poverty unless you have some ideas on how to achieve it. They don't drill or interrogate you aggressively, but they do expect you to be able to (have and) communicate personal ideals and ideas.
The technical portion is very straight-forward. It consisted of very basic OOP questions. As for the pair-programming, my interviewers (of which there were two) were friendly and helpful with refactoring my submitted code. It was like a mini seminar on TDD.
Good luck!
(The interview process took a very long time for me - it ran on and off because I was still in school full-time)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about the political state of _______ (where you're from).
it is so good. interview panel is so supportive. total there will be five rounds and also their is P3 round where we would discuss about social things 1. coding round 2. Technical Interview 3. Phone Interview 4. P3 round 5. HR Round
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Thoughtworks (New York, NY) in Jan 2016
Interview
It was long; I got all the way up to end. Unfortunately, I had an interviewer for the culture test that was flat out sad. I would say how I've always wanted to work for ThoughtWorks and she would say she's totally over it and doesn't want to work there. She also told me how when she went to India for training the locals were pulling her hair. It seemed everything I said she went into the extreme opposite to detour me. It was bizarre, even the 2nd interviewer who was new to ThoughtWorks was giving her side-eye. The rudest interviewer in the world. It's been over six months since the interview, and it still leaves a bad taste in my mouth.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
If you go to India people will violate your personal space, does this bother you?
I applied through college or university. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Thoughtworks (Chicago, IL) in Feb 2015
Interview
Two day process. First day was logic assessments (Wonderlic test, Flow Chart Logic Test developed by ThoughtWorks) and a group project (designing a floor plan for Puggles). Second day was 5 minute presentation on any STEM topic (with 1 hour prep time). Then some technical interview questions. Then a values interview (really a grab bag about anything you put on your questionnaire. Also be aware of what is happening in the world). Lastly, a pair programming exercise where you review your code that you sent in.
Just finished the interview so I have not yet heard back on an offer. (Putting NO until further notice.)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the reward that you gain from helping others learn?