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National Instruments

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Good for first 2-3 years for EE & CS, move on to another career or job afterwards. - Staff Software Engineer National Instruments Employee Review

2.0
Apr 23, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Technical challenges are abundant. You will be immersed working with the best and the brightest. Senior management work with you in day to day operational, not just bunch of number crunchers. Bureaucracy is minimal, inter-group collaboration is highly encouraged.

Cons

Salary compensation is way too conservative. Management only try to be competitive in the fresh graduate hiring, but once you are inside, salary growth is minimal. Performance bonus is calculated with 40% revenue target, not very realistic for non-start up company. Some of the managers are great engineers, but poor people managers.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work, wonderful environment and people.

Cons

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3.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Smart and supportive co-workers who are willing to help and share knowledge. Exposure to full product development cycle. Generally positive company culture.

Cons

Career advancement can be slow, with limited opportunities for promotion or lateral movement in some orgs. Compensation growth tends to fall behind. Several org changes following Emerson acquisition.

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