Lightspeed reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,073 total reviews)
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Dax Dasilva

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Lightspeed has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 1,073 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 Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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1K reviews
4.0
Apr 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good design team with a lot of support and guidance.

Cons

No real opportunity for growth, environment can become toxic.

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Lightspeed Response
2mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review and for the impact you made during your time at Lightspeed. It is great to hear that you felt supported by the design team and received good guidance during your tenure, however we are disappointed to hear you felt that there were a lack of growth opportunities. If you would like to share more specific details about your experience, please feel free to reach out to our confidential mailbox at people@lightspeedhq.com. We wish you all the best with your future endeavors.
5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very friendly and supportive colleagues Modern office with excellent services, food and drinks Great growth opportunities available! Flexibility with working abroad and Lighspeed offices Very dynamic and challenging work environment, you will develop, grow, learn, up-skill etc. Good financial compensation and great benefits

Cons

The number of re-orgs can be a bit stressful.

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Lightspeed Response
2mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to review and for the impact you made during your 5 years at Lightspeed. It is fantastic to hear that you experienced great growth opportunities and felt challenged to up-skill and develop during your tenure. We are also pleased that you enjoyed our London office, the flexibility of working from different locations, and the support of your colleagues. It’s rewarding to know that our compensation and benefits package met your expectations as a long-term leader within the company. Thank you again for your commitment to Lightspeed over the years and for sharing your perspective. We wish you all the best with your future endeavors!
5.0
Apr 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The interview process was stimulating. The team was very smart and personable through the process. I recently accepted an offer from Lightspeed and amI'm very excited to get the ball rolling. Anyone looking for a job in SaaS/Fintech - this company is a great choice.

Cons

I have no cons to share.

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Lightspeed Response
2mo
Hi, thanks for taking the time to share your feedback and for joining the team! It is fantastic to hear that you found the interview process stimulating and that you enjoyed meeting your future colleagues. We take great pride in our recruitment process and the smart, personable people who make up our teams, so it’s wonderful to know this resonated with you. Welcome to the team! We are just as excited to have you on board and look forward to the impact you will make here at Lightspeed. Thanks again for the recommendation and for your kind words!
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