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We work with companies of all stages to help identify and solve problems. At thoughtbot, we’re involved in every step of the process. We lead and participate in product design sprints, create high-quality apps, and then deploy them. We use the latest technologies and are always ready to try new methods on both internal and client projects. Read more about how we work in our Playbook.
We believe there is always a better way to do our work, and we want to find it and share it with as many people as possible. We maintain an inclusive environment where we can thrive professionally, as well as have full lives outside of work. Read more about our Purpose and Values.
Our goal is to provide ourselves with the best possible benefits, tools to use, and environments to work in while staying sustainable. We've shared the full details of all our benefits here.
Our Open Positions
London
We’re looking for an experienced design leader to grow our design team in London, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As the leader of the design team, you’ll provide mentorship and support to the other designers in your studio with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the design team, our design reputation in London, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the Managing Director, and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in London. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot London team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our team. As a designer at thoughtbot you work with our clients to turn their ideas into great products that people love to use, and then grow them into successful businesses.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Elixir, Phoenix, and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in London. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve yourself, the company, and our community.
We're growing and looking to add a Development Team Lead to our London office. We’re looking for an experienced technical leader to support and grow our development team in London, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As the leader of the development team, you’ll provide mentorship and support to 6-10 developers in London with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the development team, our reputation in London, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the rest of the thoughtbot London leadership team, and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
San Francisco
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in San Francisco. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot San Francisco team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We’re looking for an experienced design leader to grow our design team in San Francisco, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As Design Director, you’ll provide mentorship and support to the other designers in your office with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the design team, our design reputation in San Francisco, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the Development Director, and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
We're looking for a developer experienced with React Native to join our team in San Francisco. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve ourselves, our company, and our community.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Elixir, Phoenix, and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in San Francisco. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve yourself, the company, and our community.
We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our team in San Francisco. As a designer at thoughtbot you work with our clients to turn their ideas into great products that people love to use, and then grow them into successful businesses.
New York
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in New York. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot New York team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our team. As a designer at thoughtbot you work with our clients to turn their ideas into great products that people love to use, and then grow them into successful businesses.
We're looking for a developer experienced with React Native to join our team in New York City. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve ourselves, our company, and our community.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Elixir, Phoenix, and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in New York. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve yourself, the company, and our community.
We’re looking for an experienced design leader to grow our design team in New York, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As Design Director, you’ll provide mentorship and support to the other designers in your office with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the design team, our design reputation in New York, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the Managing Director, Development Directors and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
Boston
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in Boston. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot Boston team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We're looking for an experienced Product Designer to join our team in Boston. As a designer at thoughtbot you work with our clients to turn their ideas into great products that people love to use, and then grow them into successful businesses.
We're looking for a developer experienced with React Native to join our team in Boston. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve ourselves, our company, and our community.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Elixir, Phoenix, and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in Boston. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve yourself, the company, and our community.
We're growing and looking to add a Development Team Lead to our Boston office. We’re looking for an experienced technical leader to support and grow our development team in Boston, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As Development Director, you’ll provide mentorship and support to 6-10 developers in Boston with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the development team, our reputation in Boston, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the rest of the thoughtbot Boston leadership team, and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
Austin
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in Austin. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot Austin team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We’re looking for an experienced technical leader to support and grow our development team in Austin, while also continuing to be an individual contributor. Together we’ll build both great products and a great team.
As Development Team Lead, you’ll provide mentorship and support to the other developers in your office with one-on-ones and reviews. You'll also be working to grow the development team, our reputation in Austin, attracting great projects, and working inbound opportunities. You’ll work together with the local management team, and global thoughtbot leadership, to manage the business and success of the studio.
We're looking for a developer experienced with React Native to join our team in Austin. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve ourselves, our company, and our community.
Raleigh
We're looking for a developer experienced with Rails and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in Raleigh. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to contribute to our community and embetter thoughtbot.
As a member of the thoughtbot Raleigh team, you will also become a member of our global thoughtbot community. We are almost 100 designers and developers in six offices around the world (Boston, San Francisco, New York, Raleigh, Austin, and London).
We're looking for a developer experienced with React Native to join our team in Raleigh. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve ourselves, our company, and our community.
We're looking for a developer experienced with Elixir, Phoenix, and JavaScript and interested in expanding into new technologies to join our team in Raleigh. You’ll work with our clients to build great products that delight users while using weekly investment time to improve yourself, the company, and our community.
Apprenticeship
We've had an Apprentice position since 2011, and have successfully mentored over 50 apprentices. This full-time, paid position includes benefits, and provides mentorship to people who are not yet ready to bill on client work. After a successful apprenticeship, you are promoted to the role of developer or designer. Read more out our apprentice program.
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