Pros
National Instruments is a laid back company which adopts the mantra of "No offices", so everyone is either in a cubicle or an open concept area where the entire section of the floor can be seen at once. In some cases, this can be good because communication between co-workers is easy, however in some cases the lack of privacy and ability to work alone can be an issue. In terms of co-workers, I found everyone to be extremely smart and capable when compared to past companies, and the projects themselves offered a great opportunity to increase my knowledge base
Cons
The main issue with working at National Instruments is the salary. The work expected from you is the same in terms of skill and involvement as some of the larger well-known tech companies, however the salary does not reflect or compliment the skill level and time committed by employees