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31 reviews
4.0
Mar 29, 2023
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Pros

great colleagues, team events and overall culture

Cons

mediocre management, especially the digital product division didn't work really well career development was lacking when I was there

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Native Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed working with our great colleagues and valued the team events and overall culture. We understand your concerns regarding management, and the perceived lack of career development opportunities. We take these issues seriously and are committed to making improvements. We are actively reviewing our management practices and we are investing in L&D and career development resources to provide a better experience for our employees.
2.0
Apr 28, 2022

disorganized

Anonymous employee
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Pros

everyone that works there is amazing and the culture is great

Cons

the big execs don't know what they're doing and it's a mess.

3.0
May 14, 2023
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Pros

Excellent team Nice office Friendly colleagues

Cons

No promotion culture Below average salary

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Native Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I agree that we have and excellent team, nice offices, and friendly colleagues. However, I am sorry you are struggling to find positives outside of those areas. I understand your concerns around our promotion cycles and salary levels. We are currently levelling all roles...fairness. Your input is important, so I would love to discuss live with you - feel free to reach out to me at any time if you are open to discuss. You can also reach out to your HR business partner or anyone else on the People team. We are committed...for everyone, and your feedback will factor into our plans. Rob
4.0
Sep 1, 2022

Optimistic & Realistic, for colleagues and customers!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

This company and the people who work here are really passionate. Not just about the products and how we engage customers but other areas like sustainability, workplace flexibility, and career development. Rob Singer, the newly appointed CEO seems genuine in his intention on establishing a great culture and stable work environment. During my time with the company, I’ve received coaching and projects that have already elevated my career growth.

Cons

The integration of our sister companies and overall journey to one brand as Soundwide has taken longer than expected. This has caused some colleagues to bring negativity to the work environment. Not sure if these are just growing pains, I’m hopeful we can turn the corner soon.

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Native Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at NI. We greatly appreciate your recognition of the passionate employees who not only care about our products but also about areas such as sustainability, workplace flexibility, and career development. We also value your positive perception of our CEO, Rob, and his commitment to establishing a great culture. We understand and note your concerns regarding the integration process and its impact on the work environment. We are actively working towards a smoother integration and addressing any challenges. Your advice to management is valuable and noted. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts, as it helps us in our ongoing efforts to create a fulfilling work environment.
3.0
Jan 20, 2023

Ok

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Pros

cool product, interesting people, location

Cons

american way of culture, not really about techno culture at the end

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Native Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We're delighted that you find our product cool, enjoy the company of interesting people, and appreciate our location. As a global company, we understand that cultural differences can play a role in the workplace, and we value the diversity that brings. We are committed to fostering an environment that embraces all cultures, including the technology culture. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives. Thank you once again for sharing your thoughts
1.0
Nov 13, 2022

Extremely Problematic

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Basic benefits and salary but not much else other than relying on the enthusiasm of young, naive artists feeling privileged to be a part of the brand

Cons

In my personal experience, toxic company culture that fostered: - Buddy system/favoritism (leading to set-up-to-fail confirmation bias) - Poor boundaries and their breakdown over time - Work/life boundaries seen as lack of commitment or discontentment - Disempowering systems, dysfunction, and confusion as norm - Burnout, constantly ill employees - Toxic positivity, passive aggression, dishonest and passive communication - Healthy, direct communication perceived as offensive, hurtful, or problematic - Discrimination on multiple levels (I ignored the many racism/sexism claims online only to find out how pervasive they are) - Performative activism that doesn't support true inclusion - Fixed mindset that resists meaningful growth

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Native Instruments Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about our benefits and salary. We take your concerns seriously and want to assure you that we have a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination. We encourage you to reach out to our Employee Engagement and Experience Director, so we can better understand your experience and work towards solutions. Your feedback is important to us as we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment for all. Are you interested in joining our DEIBA ERG, we'd love to take your view onboard. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.
2.0
Jun 26, 2023

Some Horrible Bosses

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Friendly colleagues, remote work options, great free food, and a pet-friendly office environment.

Cons

The company culture may not be suitable for everyone, especially those seeking a more diverse and supportive work environment. There is burnout and frustration among employees, contributing to a predominantly negative atmosphere. Many colleagues are frustrated due to e.g. a lack of recognition, insufficient resources, and below-industry-standard payment, in some cases. The workload demands can be excessive, leading to emotional distress for some team members during meetings. Although diversity is claimed as a priority on paper, middle management primarily consists of white alpha males lacking authentic diversity skills, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Some directors even promote an unhealthy burnout culture and exhibit overt, yet unintentional forms of discrimination. They are very good at talking and will talk about their own vacation and projects in your 1:1s because they see you as a number.

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Native Instruments Response
2y
We appreciate your feedback and are grateful for your insights into our workplace. It's good to hear that you've enjoyed the camaraderie among colleagues, the flexibility of remote work, the pet-friendly environment, and benefits such as free food. We take your concerns seriously; no employees should feel unsupported or burned out. If you know anyone in this position, please advise them to speak to our Director of Engagement. We have resources to support struggling employees such as our EAP. We note your feedback about diversity of middle management. Fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected is a priority; however, we recognize we are not there yet regarding diversity at all levels, but we have plans to get there. Thank you for taking the time to provide your perspective and helping us shape a better future.
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