Is Thoughtworks a good company to work for?

Thoughtworks has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 5,989 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Thoughtworks to a friend and 28% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Thoughtworks have been left by employees working as Software Developer , Applications Developer and Principal Consultant .

Does Thoughtworks pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Thoughtworks employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Thoughtworks. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Thoughtworks?

45% of Thoughtworks employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Thoughtworks 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Thoughtworks?

Senior Consultant (604) , Applications Developer (364) , Consultant (282) , Lead Consultant (260) , Software Developer (193) , Software Engineer (159) , Business Analyst (146) , Senior Software Engineer (140) , Consultant Developer (132) , Quality Analyst (87) , Principal Consultant (83) , Project Manager (79) , Application Developer (68) , Senior Business Analyst (61) , Senior Software Developer (56)

What are the pros of working at Thoughtworks according to real employee reviews?

"The culture here is so great that you'll simply get attached to it because of that." ((in 796 reviews)); "I have met a few great people here that I would want to continue a friendship with outside of work." ((in 620 reviews)); "Fun and good work culture." ((in 232 reviews)); "Good benefits &flexibility Diversity is there and lot of activities are there for employees development" ((in 131 reviews)); "It's a place where you receive constructive feedbacks and the best place for you to develop new skills;" ((in 112 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Thoughtworks according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries for Brazilian employees and not so much interesting projects... Hard to change to work on green field projects." ((in 250 reviews)); "Pay is low and internal ways of promotion are very biased depending on the leadership you are under" ((in 99 reviews)); "recent trend of frequent layoffs" ((in 88 reviews)); "No leadership on the ground." ((in 69 reviews)); "2. Leadership team is disastrous." ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Thoughtworks layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Thoughtworks layoffs and their outlook for job security at Thoughtworks in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Thoughtworks locations?

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Thoughtworks reviews

3.1

45% would recommend to a friend

(3,417 total reviews)

Mike Sutcliff

56% approve of CEO

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Thoughtworks has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,417 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 Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Apr 30, 2026

Great culture, but recent changes feel concerning

Consultant developer

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Pros

Great culture, the best I have experienced yet. People - developing and uplifting people is prioritised over most other things here. The balance between hierarchy and democratization is liberating. You get to work on very diverse projects and products across a wide range of domains in very diverse teams. You get to learn a lot. Absolutely love working here.

Cons

Some unwelcome changes are happening of late which I believe to be forced changes. The way (the method, the process, and the lacunae therein) in which these changes are being pushed through is antithetical to the culture and conventions at Thoughtworks and the values behind them that set us apart in the industry.

1.0

Apr 28, 2026

Remote job but underpaid with no growth opportunities

Software consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Remote job, Remote Job, Remote Job

Cons

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

Thoughtworks Response

1mo

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

4.0

Apr 27, 2026

Strong engineering culture with meaningful projects, but internal processes can be inconsistent

Lead consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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.

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