Thoughtworks reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(4,668 total reviews)
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Mike Sutcliff

76% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,668 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 IT (Information Technology) industry (3.9 stars).

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1.0
Mar 19, 2026

Managed into a shambles

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Pros

Positive Historical Reputation People Pockets of Innovation

Cons

Internal politics has led to conflicting directions from leadership, missed business opportunities when most needed to arrest financial decline, delivery failures, and loss of confidence from clients and prospects,

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Thoughtworks Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for the many years you spent at Thoughtworks. We appreciate you calling out the people and the innovation you experienced during your time here. We also recognize the concerns you’ve raised, particularly around alignment and consistency in direction. We know how important clarity and trust are in how we operate, and feedback like yours is important as we continue to reflect and improve.
2.0
Mar 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- The amazing talent it used to attract. Both technically and in terms of social awareness. I don't think it's still the case, but many of the amazing people still remain. - Fast and diverse learning due to stretching nature of the assignments; - Used to look great at resumes, especially for technical roles. Not sure if it's still the case.

Cons

- Once a high quality consultancy, now a mostly empty shell that seems to be on its way to be be sold; - Lower than average market salary; - A huge gap between the promises and the reality; social and economic justice concerns were once a big driver and it's now a fading memory, for example. - Constant instability regarding project assignments; very little control over what types of assignments you might get and constant threats of being laid off if you're not assigned to client projects. - Very little support for people joining new assignments (usually with hours notice). Lack of consistent engagement frameworks, leaving consultants to figure things out, reinvent the wheel every assignment and save face in front of the client without any time or resources to prepare for it. - A very top heavy structure masked as a flat organization. Leaders that take no accountability of negative impact over bad results and bully consultants into staying in line. Very hostile attitude towards Works Council.

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Thoughtworks Response
2mo
Thank you for your candid reflection. It is clear that you care deeply about Thoughtworks and the community of talented people that has always been its heartbeat. While we recognize the weight of the challenges you've described, we believe that it isn't past the time for positive change. The world, the industry and each of us are constantly changing, and so is Thoughtworks. The high standard you hold us to is exactly what will drive our evolution and we are committed to ensuring this remains a place that serves as a genuine career accelerator and a meaningful space for professional growth. Thank you for helping us see where we need to bridge that gap.
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