TW Australia - Incompetent clowns living in fools paradise - Software Engineer Thoughtworks Employee Review

1.0
20 Sept 2023
Recommend
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Pros

- Public speaking is expected and encouraged - Writing blogs is expected and encouraged - By chance of luck and connections, the potential to get a variety of projects - You can thrive with just internal connections and sounding confident so it's a thriving ground for incompetent

Cons

First things first, ThoughtWorks is a company that was respected due to its core engineering values for which clients used to pay and partner with them. Those values were gone ages ago and the hiring bar has not been the same anymore for several years. They are just a glorified consultancy just as many other large consultancy companies out there. The Australian region is the worst-performing region across the globe. The leaders in the Australian region are awful and have no real engineering background (some of them were software testers) and have grown as in most consultancy companies with sheer internal connections. Most people with sales and good communication skills have gone up the ranks and they've pulled up people similar to them to form a mutual benefit society. Even during redundancies, this company was so unethical that they made the least connected (not performing) people within the organization redundant first. That speaks volumes about their culture and ethics which they boast about 365 days a year.

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Thoughtworks Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and provide your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that your time at Thoughtworks was not a positive experience for you. If you're open to it I'd like to chat about some of the feedback that you provided and learn more about your time at Thoughtworks. Please reach out to me at tim.ogorman@thoughtworks.com.

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5.0
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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
28 Apr 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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Thoughtworks Response
2mo
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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