Thoughtworks reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(4,693 total reviews)
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Mike Sutcliff

75% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,693 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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5K reviews
5.0
Dec 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing and unique environment and teams Good practices and operational excellence Great benefits and opportunities to keep growing

Cons

Salary increments can be slow (around 2 years)

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Thoughtworks Response
6mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are glad to hear that the learning environment, team culture, and opportunities for growth have been meaningful to you. Input like this helps us continue reflecting on how we support our people’s development while strengthening the overall experience at Thoughtworks.
4.0
Dec 22, 2025

TW

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and culture

Cons

Lack of opportunity for advancements

4.0
Dec 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

• Strong engineering culture with emphasis on clean code, TDD, and agile best practices. • Exposure to diverse projects across industries, often involving modern tech stacks and complex problem-solving. • Continuous learning environment through mentorship, internal communities, and knowledge-sharing sessions. • Collaborative, low-hierarchy work culture that values developer input and autonomy. • Reputation for ethical tech, inclusion, and social impact, which aligns with long-term career credibility.

Cons

• Fast-paced and demanding delivery expectations; work-life balance can vary by project. • Frequent client-facing work may require context switching and adaptability. • Technology and role expectations can be high, which may feel intense for less experienced developers.

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