Lightspeed reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,068 total reviews)
avatar

Dax Dasilva

75% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Lightspeed has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,068 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lightspeed employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews
4.0
Jun 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good culture, food and benefits

Cons

inconsistent targets and low base pay

avatar
Lightspeed Response
1d
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for the impact you are making. It is wonderful to hear that you are enjoying our company culture, along with the office perks and benefits we offer. We take great pride in creating an environment where our teams can thrive and enjoy their workspace. We also appreciate your feedback regarding base pay and the consistency of targets - we want all of our sales team members to feel supported and equipped to succeed. If you are open to discussing this or learning more about our compensation framework, we highly encourage you to reach out to your People Business Partner or connect with us directly via our confidential email at people@lightspeedhq.com. Thank you
2.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Office location Snacks, food ,events

Cons

Poor Management Bad Management Micro Management

avatar
Lightspeed Response
1d
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for the contributions you made to our Technical Support team during your tenure. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our office location, along with the snacks, food, and team events we provide. We place a lot of emphasis on creating a welcoming and engaging workspace, and we are happy these aspects were a positive part of your experience. However, we are sorry to hear your perspective on management - this is not the type of environment or leadership style we want for our people at Lightspeed. We would like to understand more about your experience to ensure these concerns are addressed properly. If you are open to sharing further details, please reach out to us at our confidential mailbox: people@lightspeedhq.com. We wish you all the best in your future career endeavors. Thanks
3.0
May 16, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to learn new things, and the codebase is very challenging.

Cons

Management is a little bit lost in all the AI craziness

avatar
Lightspeed Response
1d
Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to share your review and for the impact you have been making as a Developer over the last three plus years. It is good to hear that you find our codebase challenging and that you view Lightspeed as a good place to learn new things. We take great pride in our technical environment and are glad these aspects have provided positive opportunities for your professional development. We also appreciate your candid feedback and advice regarding the perspective on AI . Navigating rapid technological shifts while ensuring our people feel valued is important to us so we appreciate you sharing your perspective. Thanks again for your review
Viewing 1 - 3 of 1,068 Reviews

Glassdoor has 1,204 Lightspeed reviews submitted anonymously by Lightspeed employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Lightspeed is right for you.