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Fix B2B Telecom
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We're a mission-driven group of individuals on a multi-year journey to fix what's broken in B2B telecom — a wildly consequential yet under appreciated space.

Our Mission

Telecom infrastructure powers every component of the enterprise experience today, and represents $1tn+ of mission-critical business spend. Despite this, telecom services have been bought, sold, and managed by enterprises in mostly the same way for several decades.

ISPs and telco vendors often get across-the-board negative reviews from customers and are averse to change, while enterprises have no choice but to acquiesce to status quo. Lightyear's team is motivated to rebuild this reality from first principles as one of the few drivers of real, positive, durable change in this industry.

Our Team and Culture

Lightyear operates a culture of excellence, accountability, trust, and a shared determination to solve difficult problems with only the very best solutions. We model ourselves after a professional sports team — high trust, high expectation, and high output.

We're also remote-first by design, with no location requirements, and flexible schedules that support fulsome lives outside of work so long as work is completed. From biannual retreats to virtual hangouts, we make space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate wins together.

We've cultivated a culture of autonomy, curiosity, and continuous iteration. Our team moves fast, communicates clearly, and embraces the beginner's mind to push boundaries and learn in real time.

Our values guide everything we do — from how we work to how we grow. They're not just words on a page; they're the foundation of how we build, lead, and win as a team.

Our Investors

Backed by World-Class Investors – We've raised $65M in capital from firms like:

Who We're Looking For

At Lightyear, we succeed when our teammates are smart, intrinsically motivated, and coachable. We're looking for people who push themselves—and those around them—to achieve their full potential with a constant itch to improve. You see obstacles as opportunities, take initiative, and challenge conventional thinking to drive better results. You thrive in fast-moving environments, embrace learning through iteration, and bring both energy and thoughtfulness to every problem you tackle. If you're motivated by growth, challenge, and making meaningful contributions that leave a lasting impact, you could be a great fit at Lightyear. Here's what guides how we work, grow, and win together:

We are a professional sports team

We embrace The Beginner's Mind

Iteration, experimentation, and measured failure into perpetuity

Transparency breeds trust and bolsters performance

Problems are solved by looking deeply inward first, and thinking with a solutions orientation

We take the "most reasonable interpretation" approach to communication

Benefits and Perks

Remote-First, High-Trust Operation

Lightyear is a remote-first company with no location restrictions. We trust our team to manage their schedules around what matters most — whether that's family, focus time, or a midday run.

Flexible Time Off

We offer paid time off without accrual limits — for rest, travel, family, or whatever matters most. Time off is manager-approved and grounded in trust, ownership, and professional responsibility.

Paid Holidays

We offer 12 for rest, celebration, and time with loved ones. The 13th holiday is chosen annually by the team in our very serious, very fun "Battle of the Holidays".

Health Insurance

We offer national health, dental, and vision plans with 100% coverage on base plans for employees and 80% for dependents. Team members also receive FSAs and a $50K life insurance policy at no extra cost.

401(k) or retirement plans

Lightyear offers a 401k plan option to full-time employees through Guideline and you can start contributing as soon as their first paycheck. We offer a 50% match up to 3% of an employee's salary.

Company stock plan

We offer employees stock option grants that vest over four years with additional opportunities to obtain new grants based on performance.

Bi-annual team events

Twice a year, we bring the whole team together — once in NYC, and once in a new city — for connection, collaboration, and a lot of fun.

Swag

Every new hire gets a custom swag box to kick off their journey at Lightyear. We also send out fresh gear during our biannual team events so you can rep the brand wherever you go.

Hear from our Founders

What our Team Says

Tracy

Senior Software Engineer

I really appreciate how grounded Dennis and the leadership team is, how straightforwardly they give us the state of the company. I've always felt secure in my job while getting the other benefits of startups, like moving fast and having a small close knit team.

Aman

Strategy and Ops Associate

I appreciate the autonomy we can operate with and the trust to make important decisions. Everyday I determine my priorities, balancing between running our business today and building for the future.

Michael

Sr Implementation Ops Specialist

What stands out to me most about our culture is the way we balance individuality, teamwork, and professionalism. We all work incredibly hard, and I love that each of us has a unique role to play in helping Lightyear operate as a cohesive, high-functioning whole.

James

Staff Software Engineer

This "win as a team" mentality creates an environment where everyone feels valued and invested in our shared success. It's the kind of culture where you're excited to show up each day because you know you're surrounded by people who are equally committed to the mission and to each other.

Blake

Sales Manager

I can look back at almost every day in my 4+ years at the company and find something fun or funny that happened.

Interviewing at Lightyear

Our interview process is intentionally challenging and transparent, designed to give you a clear picture of the role and how we work.

Initial Phone Screen

A quick 15-minute Zoom chat with a member of our People team. It's a chance to confirm alignment on the role, answer any early questions, and get an early sense of culture fit.

First Round Interview – Hiring Manager

A 30-minute conversation with the hiring manager focused on your experience, how you think, and how you approach your work. This is also a chance to dive deeper into the role and ask questions about the team, expectations, and what success looks like.

Second Round Interviews – Back-to-back with CEO & a relevant leader (30 mins + 30 mins)

A conversation with our CEO focused on vision, values, and how your strengths align with Lightyear's mission. This is your opportunity to hear more about our mission, where we're headed, and how your strengths could contribute to what's next. Followed by a conversation with a relevant leader at Lightyear.

Third Round – Case Study Interview

While early interviews are brief and conversational, the case study is a meaningful commitment offered only to candidates we're seriously considering. It helps us understand how you solve problems, assess alignment, and gives you a chance to decide if Lightyear is the right fit for you.

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