Lightmatter reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(32 total reviews)

Nick Harris

83% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Lightmatter has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 32 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Lightmatter employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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32 reviews
1.0
Sep 14, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Would be cool tech if it was done right Nice office near Govt Center T

Cons

Obvious brokenness in hw/sw design Relentless hostility & threats from management Too many people just not competent, including management Impossible to plan work when management hires people into a team with no warning until the day before they start, and they have the wrong skills.

2.0
Jun 5, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Small Team: Close-knit team members who are generally supportive. Opportunity to Wear Many Hats: Exposure to a variety of tasks and roles in the company.

Cons

Cons: Terrible Leadership: No clear vision or direction from leadership; they seem to be making decisions on the fly. Management is disengaged and often plays favorites. Zero accountability—leadership refuses to acknowledge mistakes or take responsibility for poor decisions. Toxic Culture: No real respect for work-life balance; the culture rewards burnout. High turnover rates; many employees have left due to micromanagement and lack of support. Constant gossip and backstabbing among team members, mostly due to poor leadership creating a "survival of the fittest" mentality. Limited Growth Opportunities: There’s no clear career path or opportunities for advancement. Pay and benefits are subpar compared to industry standards. Company seems to be in a constant state of “crisis mode” with no long-term strategy for growth or sustainability. Lack of Diversity and Inclusion: Diversity is tokenized rather than embraced or celebrated. No initiatives to support inclusion or create a fair work environment.

5.0
Nov 2, 2021

Energizing Environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Everyone has their projects and are valued for their contributions - Friendly environment - You can feel passion for Lightmatter's development - Accessible by public transit - Coffee, lunch places all easily walkable

Cons

- Mixed computer brands, some people with Macs and others with Microsoft - In Downtown Boston, lots of sirens and car traffic - Normal Boston cost for parking

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