Company is really good, far better than any run of the mill IT companies around - Developer Thoughtworks Employee Review

4.0
Jun 29, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Company has a structure very close to a flat hierarchy. Most people are really smart, and fun to work with. Company is fairly keen towards keeping its employees happy.

Cons

Compensation is not at par with the best, considering the sort of talent they seek. They have their philosophy around why it should be that way, but the times have changed since the time of inception of this company and so should their philosophy or else they will continue to lose good talent to that bunch of upcoming smart companies who offer almost everything that TW offer, along with exciting challenge and good pay. Another thing is that they seem to be stuck up in terms of the kind of projects they are taking. One might feel like a bit unused to their full potential. Some of the big long going projects have a fairly large number of people who are mere cribbers, so that sort of negativity on the floor sometimes hurt your productivity or the satisfaction that you might have otherwise acquired from your work.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I've had a great experience building my career at Thoughtworks. One of the things that stands out most is the culture. It's collaborative, supportive, and filled with people who genuinely want to help each other succeed. Thoughtworks has also provided me with meaningful opportunities for career growth. I've been encouraged to take on new challenges, develop new skills, and explore different career paths. Leaders have been approachable and supportive, and I've always felt empowered to own my development rather than being confined to a single role. Like any organization, we’ve had our ups and downs. But the people and the commitment to continuous learning have remained consistent strengths. If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally, work with smart and passionate people, and be part of a culture that values collaboration and innovation, Thoughtworks is a great place to build your career.

Cons

None that I can think of right now.

1.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote job, Remote Job, Remote Job

Cons

Under payed, No growth, too may promises, Salary and promotion freeze,

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed reflection on your experience. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including the contributions and growth you describe during your time at Thoughtworks. We appreciate the perspective you’ve shared, including your contributions during your time at Thoughtworks. Feedback like yours helps us continue reviewing how we support our teams, growth paths and overall employee experience. If you’d like to share more, feel free to reach out to tim.ogorman@thoughtworks.com
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