Thoughtworks reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,645 total reviews)
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Mike Sutcliff

79% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,645 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Thoughtworks employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best culture, Great community support

Cons

Silent layoffs, transparency is not as before

4.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Thoughtworks has a genuinely strong reputation for engineering excellence, and that culture is noticeable in day-to-day work. You get exposure to modern technologies, good coding practices, and talented colleagues who care about quality. The emphasis on learning and knowledge sharing is real, with plenty of opportunities to grow your technical and consulting skills. Projects are often impactful, and there’s a sense that the company is trying to do the “right thing” both technically and socially.

Cons

Internal processes and communication can sometimes feel fragmented, especially across regions or projects. Staffing decisions and project allocations may lack transparency, which can lead to uncertainty between engagements. Compensation can also be less competitive compared to some other tech consultancies or product companies.

1.0
Apr 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture used to be good but after pandemic it went downhill

Cons

Pay is low compared to other companies. I increased my salary by 30% by leaving TW.

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