Lightspeed reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(1,075 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 1,075 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
Feb 5, 2026

SAAS growing to Fast

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Working in a big castle. Free food.

Cons

Too much change management and commission plans changed a lot

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Lightspeed Response
4mo
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your review and for the impact you made at Lightspeed over your five-plus years with us. It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the unique atmosphere of our Montreal office and the perks like our onsite food. We’ve always aimed to create a workspace that feels inspiring and supportive for our teams. However, we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pace of change management and the adjustments to commission plans. Thank you again for your years of dedication to Lightspeed. We wish you nothing but the best in your next chapter!
3.0
Feb 3, 2026

NA

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Remote work, Annual health and wellness benefits. Work from anywhere in the world for 60 days per calendar year. Unlimited vacations.

Cons

Very slow growth in the support role/team.

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Lightspeed Response
4mo
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for the impact you made during your three-plus years at Lightspeed. It’s great to hear that you valued our flexible work culture, including the 60-day work-from-anywhere policy, our health and wellness benefits, and our commitment to remote work. We take pride in offering these perks to support our team's work-life balance and overall well-being. However, we appreciate your honest feedback regarding the pace of growth you experienced within the support team. We want all of our people to feel supported in their professional development, and hearing your perspective helps us identify where we can improve our internal career pathways and better facilitate growth opportunities for our technical teams. Thank you again for your review. It goes without saying that we wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
5.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance. Fun and challenging areas to work in. Understanding leadership, culture of learning, not blaming. Great people go work with.

Cons

Leadership turn over. Many silos. On a path to profitability so little extra budget.

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Lightspeed Response
4mo
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to share your review and for the incredible impact you’ve been making at Lightspeed over the last few years! It’s wonderful to hear that you are enjoying our culture - we truly believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we're glad you’ve found a supportive and challenging space to grow as a Product Manager. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding the challenges, your perspective is invaluable in helping us identify where we can better align our teams. Thank you again for your continued dedication and for being such a vital part of the team!
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