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National Instruments

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Watch out for backstabbing middle managers! - Staff Hardware Engineer National Instruments Employee Review

2.0
Sep 24, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting technology, very smart people.

Cons

Some first-line and middle managers have learned that the way to get ahead is to: 1) Assign your work to an underling so you can spend all your time sucking up to your boss; 2) Take all the credit for your team members' accomplishments; and 3) Have someone to throw under the bus when something goes wrong.

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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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