Is Lightspeed a good company to work for as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Lightspeed have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 24 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Lightspeed employees being 3.5 out of 5 stars. Search open Sr. Software Engineer Jobs at Lightspeed now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sr. Software Engineer interview questions at Lightspeed .

Does Lightspeed pay Sr. Software Engineer employees well?

Sr. Software Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Lightspeed with 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 24 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 14.9% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sr. Software Engineer salaries at Lightspeed.

How happy are Sr. Software Engineer professionals working at Lightspeed?

50% of Sr. Software Engineer employees at Lightspeed would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 108% in the past 12 months. Sr. Software Engineer professionals have also rated Lightspeed with a 4.0 rating for work-life-balance, 4.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lightspeed?

Account Executive (54) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (37) , Account Manager (36) , Sales (28) , Support Specialist (25) , Software Developer (24) , Implementation Consultant (19) , Software Engineer (18) , Senior Software Engineer (15) , Customer Support Specialist (14) , Technical Support Specialist (14) , Product Manager (13) , Technical Support (13) , Manager (12) , Customer Success Manager (11)

What are the pros of working at Lightspeed according to real employee reviews?

"Working remotely is a great benefit" ((in 128 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 120 reviews)); "The culture was great" ((in 102 reviews)); "great team building new product driven interesting role" ((in 49 reviews)); "It's also a great office, nice to work on Macs, and the paid OPUS pass is nice." ((in 41 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lightspeed according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management Bad Management" ((in 54 reviews)); "Salaries are low and comp plan is very confusing." ((in 37 reviews)); "People leaving and layoffs are common." ((in 26 reviews)); "There are some great managers in this company, but they are few and far between and usually don’t stay very long." ((in 20 reviews)); "Sometimes hours are long sometimes" ((in 14 reviews))

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Lightspeed Sr. Software Engineer reviews

3.1

50% would recommend to a friend

(24 total reviews)

Dax Dasilva

82% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

Sr. Software Engineer employees have rated Lightspeed with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 24 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sr. Software Engineer professionals have a good working experience there. Lightspeed is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sr. Software Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the IT industry (3.9 stars).

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24 reviews

4.0

Mar 22, 2026

Ecwid by Lightspeed

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- the best CEO - comfortable hybrid working environment (hybrid is the best) - AI subscription budget (humble though) - working from anywhere for 2 months in a year (super power) - easy horizontal rotation (really) - MacBooks (best for working)

Cons

- a high level of information noise: dozens of constantly changing channels in Slack (needs clean up) - poorly built communication between teams/systems/products (lower efficiency) - outdated technology is everywhere (true)

Lightspeed Response

2mo

Hi there, thanks for taking the time to review and for the impact you are making at Lightspeed. It is fantastic to hear that you are enjoying our work environment and the ability to work abroad. We are also thrilled to hear your positive feedback regarding our leadership and the ease of horizontal rotation within the company. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding communication and will take this on board as we continue to focus on creating a supportive and streamlined environment for our team. Thanks again for your review and for your continued contributions to Lightspeed!

3.0

Jun 2, 2025

Good poeple not so great company

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good People trying their best with what they have.

Cons

Bad Management and unclear path for career growth.

Lightspeed Response

11mo

Hi, thanks for taking the time to share your experience and for the impact you made during your time at Lightspeed. It’s great to hear you appreciated the dedication of your colleagues. We’re sorry to hear about your frustrations with management and career growth - your feedback is valuable and helps guide our efforts. Thanks again for your review.

1.0

Mar 19, 2025

Sinking boat, run!

Senior software developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The company has grown by acquiring several smaller businesses, but it lacks a cohesive engineering culture. - The company's future seems bleak as the payments market has largely been overtaken by Square. Despite efforts to boost stock prices, nothing seems to be making a positive impact. Big rounds of layoff happens every year, check the news. - Engineering managers have an excessive amount of control over employee decisions. If your manager doesn't like you, it can have serious consequences for your career. - The NuOrder team is particularly toxic and disorganized, with some legacy employees continuing to negatively impact the company. If you're considering a role in the NuOrder department, make sure to thoroughly assess the situation beforehand.

Cons

- Free lunch on Tue, Wed, Thur at Montreal office

Lightspeed Response

Hi, thanks for taking the time to review. The cons you mention aren’t at all the experience we’d like for our people and we take all feedback seriously. Thank you for sharing this feedback and we'll ensure it is passed on to the relevant leaders so it can be taken onboard. Thanks again.

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