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3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(720 total reviews)

Alex Davern

62% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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5.0
Nov 8, 2012
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Pros

NI works very hard to provide an awesome work environment for its people. They also strive to be a reliable employer. They put their employees first. When other employers lay off in droves, NI hangs on, relying on cash they have consistently put away for the inevitable economic recession. The culture is very easygoing. The people and management are excellent. It's technically challenging (at least in R&D) but not overly demanding. Some companies say they encourage work-life balance, but NI lives it.

Cons

NI salaries are not the highest, although this is somewhat intentional since NI doesn't want to attract salary chasers who change jobs every two years. They also don't have some of the nice perks that some fast-growing tech companies have (e.g., free cafeteria, free fitness center, etc.).

5.0
Nov 4, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Everyone very nice and helpful, great work environment, very relaxed and low stress. Can get very good experience early in your career. Hires a lot of smart people. Safe work environment, never had a layoff, even during downturn. Benefits are good.

Cons

Career advancements can be tough although this is likely true at most large companies. Many people start their career here and leave to go back to business school. Salary is usually lower than peers.

3.0
Nov 4, 2012

Fun place to work, below average pay

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great culture, smart people, and a very approachable management make NI a comfortable and enjoyable place to work.

Cons

The starting salaries are on the low end, and it gets worse as the longer you are there. They do not give raises for promotions and yearly raises only sometimes cover the cost of inflation.

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