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Good but not great - Applications Engineering Specialist National Instruments Employee Review

4.0
2 Jun 2015
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Pros

Great culture, challenging meaningful work, great people, fun young and active employees, management is helpful and mindful to help develop individuals not just as employees but as engineers with career paths.

Cons

The pay is not competitive compared to peers-in-industry. The company has grown to the size where individual contributions are not amply rewarded, and there is little to no incentive to perform unless you are in sales. Raises are scarce as the company is continually "cautiously optimistic" with projections and budget allowances. To get paid here, you have to have an impressive resume (notable industry experience) and know how to negotiate with your manager. NI makes for a great first and third job.

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5.0
13 Apr 2026
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Pros

The people and the culture! Mostly very helpful, smart, fun loving group of employees. NI hired a lot for culture fit and that made the day to day a lot of fun.

Cons

Company vision from the higher ups suffered greatly after the pandemic.

3.0
30 Mar 2026
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Pros

Work with a lot of smart folks

Cons

Management could have provided support to the team rather than asked employees to work harder

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