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National Instruments

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Great company with long-term vision - Anonymous employee National Instruments Employee Review

5.0
Jun 6, 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly employees and great culture (negligible politics) Very open communication among leadership and employees Products/technologies redefine measurement and automation Company leads many of the markets it serves Company growth provides career paths Opportunities to work in worldwide locations Commitment to corporate responsibility and promoting science/engineering among the youth

Cons

Consensus decision making style sometimes slows down decision making Engineering-centric culture is perceived negatively by some non-engineers Compensation philosophy is 50th percentile

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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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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