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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLeap Motion employees are 24% more likely to recommend Leap Motion as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Leap Motion is rated average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Leap Motion employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Retention, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Leap Motion’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Leap Motion was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Leap Motion is rated C+
Last updated months ago
Leap Motion ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 7 Leap Motion employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Extremely smart and mission oriented
What do you like best about the leadership team?Willing to take bold chances
What is the best part about your compensation package?Not the primary motivator for me.
proprietary gesture hardware + software
Leap Motion’s mission is to remove the barriers between people and technology. The company’s unprecedented hand tracking technology – a combined suite of software and hardware – lets you reach into virtual and augmented reality to interact with new worlds.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.leapmotion.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
Leap Motion competitors include Magic Leap. Leap Motion ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Leap Motion compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

12 employees at Leap Motion have reviewed Leap Motion across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 12 Leap Motion employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Leap Motion are extremely happy with their total compensation at Leap Motion, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Leap Motion are pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Leap Motion are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Leap Motion believe the environment at Leap Motion is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Leap Motion is extremely fast. About 11% of the employees at Leap Motion work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Leap Motion are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Leap Motion employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Leap Motion's KPIs and OKRs.
Michael’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michael in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Michael Buckwald is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Leap Motion offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michael is most liked by employees in the Engineering department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. When compared to Leap Motion’s competitors, Michael Buckwald ranks just above Magic Leap’s CEO Rony Abovitz. With Michael’s leadership, Leap Motion employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Retention. Michael was rated slightly below average for Leadership.
The Leap Motion Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Buckwald, Co-Founder & CTO David Holz, and GM & VP, Global Business Development Justin G
Michael Buckwald CEO / President
Michael Buckwald serves as the CEO / President of Leap Motion.
David Holz Co-Founder & CTO
David Holz serves as the Co-Founder & CTO of Leap Motion. David started at Leap Motion in Nov of 2008. David currently... read more
Nadia Ali VP, Finance & Operations
Nadia Ali serves as the VP, Finance & Operations of Leap Motion. Nadia currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
How much do people at Leap Motion get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Leap Motion is $124,186, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,712, or $72 per hour.
At Leap Motion, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $191,295 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $54,977 annually. Average Leap Motion salaries by department include: Product at $131,970, Business Development at $111,751, Customer Support at $73,307, and Design at $101,924. Half of Leap Motion salaries are above $150,712.
9 employees at Leap Motion rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at Leap Motion rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $117k | $117k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $219k | $219k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $258k | $258k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $355k | $355k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Leap Motion across various culture dimensions.
Leap Motion's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.

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In 2019, Leap Motion applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Design | 33% | |
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Customer Support | 17% | |
Engineering | 17% | |
IT | 17% | |
All Industries | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
San Jose | 17% | |
Akron | 17% | |
Phoenix | 17% |
Who is the CEO of Leap Motion?
Leap Motion CEO is Michael Buckwald, their score by employees is 71
What is Leap Motion eNPS?
The eNPS for Leap Motion is 24
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Leap Motion?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the HR in Leap Motion?
The average salaries for HR in Leap Motion is 105k
Who are Leap Motion competitors?
Leap Motion main competitors are Magic Leap