Thoughtworks Careers, Benefits, Review

A home for all technologists 

Technologists from diverse backgrounds thrive here: computer science graduates come together with designers, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from each other. 

We know we make better technology when we can freely share different perspectives and that begins with being open to technologists from all walks of life. It's through these inclusive and collaborative teams that we see real change happen. 

Learn about our holistic approach to DEI and how we drive change together

Our commitment to a more inclusive tech industry

Striving to create an organization, and by extension an industry, that truly reflects the diverse societies we work in has been a priority of ours for over a decade. In 2022, we achieved our goal of 40% women and gender diverse people in tech roles and we look forward to challenging ourselves to improve that percentage every year.

Beyond gender, each region focuses on an additional dimension of diversity, these are based on race, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or other factors which are important in that geography.

Read more about our commitment to gender inclusion

Your journey, your way

At Thoughtworks, there is no one-size-fits-all career path: here everyone is empowered to own their growth journey. Thoughtworkers come from a variety of traditional and non-traditional tech backgrounds including career changers, and/or self taught technologists who value transferable skills, adaptability and continuous growth. Whether in an internal operations or a client-facing technology role, everyone can take the opportunity to shape their unique professional experience. These many paths are reinforced by the strength of our cultivation culture, which values learning, teaching and feedback and sees everyone a leader in development. 

We offer a number of learning opportunities in different formats and our solutions cover four main areas: business, foundational, operational and core capabilities. All employees have access to an internal and vendor content catalog of 20,000+ online courses across business, tech, personal and wellness skills. 

Learn more about our supportive environment 

Technology isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is the talent that builds it. We embrace technologists from all walks of life by looking at potential over pedigree. To us, a computer science graduate brings just as much value to a team as a self-taught developer. 

All entry-level consultants begin their career here the same way: five weeks in our immersive (and fully remote) Thoughtworks University program plus an entire year of support, guidance and resources. 

Launch your tech journey

Removing barriers to tech careers

We have long known that tech talent exists outside the traditional confines of a specific university or background. By expanding our view of who we consider a technologist, we open up opportunities for diverse talent to join us and, together, build better solutions for our clients.

Our thoughtful interview process was designed with the belief that candidates are more than their skills. We assess talent by assessing not only their technical abilities, but their willingness to grow and consider the implications of technology from perspectives other than their own.

Explore our approach to interviewing

Your journey, your way 

At Thoughtworks, we balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. What does this mean for your career growth? It means you can follow your curiosity wherever it takes you while leveraging the power of feedback, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Global and regional programs are in place to ensure career growth is truly equitable for all.

And there are no lone heroes here: together, we see the value in helping each other do (and be) our best and that extends to how we help our employees grow. 

Consultants build what’s needed. Thoughtworks consultants build what’s anticipated. Clients come to us with their toughest challenges because they know our autonomous teams deliver extraordinary impact. Our technologists are empowered to question, influence and push for better outcomes.  

Because feedback is truly valued (and encouraged), consultants deliver disruptive technology for organizations that aim to become modern digital businesses. 

Find out how May Xu, a consultant at Thoughtworks Australia builds trust and lasting partnerships with clients

At Thoughtworks, we have been working remotely and on distributed teams for over two decades. Our roots in agile delivery have prepared us to transition in difficult circumstances more smoothly while keeping employee health and safety top of mind. We know that when we look after our people, we strengthen our community which enables us to be a better partner for our clients.

Our Thoughtworkers and leaders have also shared their experiences working remotely, building community on distributed teams, or adapting to life during COVID-19. 

Visit our Remote Work page to read more from Thoughtworkers. 

Social Change

Tech for the benefit of all 

Striving for positive social change is at the heart of our purpose, culture and work.

As technologists, we have a unique role to play in ensuring technology benefits all of society, toward a more equitable future. Our vision for social change inspires and motivates us to take collective action. We amplify, through our skill set, the work of our partners at the forefront of social movements.

Learn more about our efforts

Sustainability 

Working together to create a sustainable future

Like technology, climate change continues to exponentially impact our world. Our aim is to reverse its effects by incorporating sustainability into the technology we build. We all have a part to play in this shift: businesses, governments and individuals must rethink the way they work and behave. 

Our step towards minimizing our carbon footprint starts with our Green Cloud offering and we’re eager to make a positive impact on emissions reduction in the years to come. 

Discover our work in this space

Responsible Tech

Bringing ethics to the tech conversation

We are responsible for the technology we build, which extends to the consequences—both positive and negative—that technology has. While technology’s impact and reach is vast, we ultimately shape it. 

Responsible tech is our way of working that aligns business with society’s needs. We see it as an ethos we can all adopt, inside and outside of the tech community. 

How can you build responsible tech?

Data & AI

Placing data at the heart of our clients’ advantage

The goal of becoming a data-guided organization isn’t achievable without having strong cultural and technical foundations. We uniquely blend strategy, technology excellence and cultural transformation to fulfill the promise of Data and AI. 

At Thoughtworks, together with our Data Engineers and Data Scientists we bring the power of Data and AI to help our clients shift to delivering outsized value through data ecosystems. And with our acquisition of Finnish data consultancy, Fourkind, we’re looking forward to what we can build in the years to come.

Check out our work in the Data & AI space