3.0
Jul 30, 2008
Former employee
Austin, TX
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
NI is a great place to start a career and gain industry knowledge. It's not a place for hand-holding, so you'll do better if you like to "hit the ground running and learn by doing". Employees are usually good about knowledge sharing. Senior management is capable. Benefits are good enough.
Cons
Salaries are lower than comparable companies, and it's hard to work your way up. Each area has a different standard for performance reviews, promotions, and merit raises. If you work on a high-profile project, then you're a rock star. Otherwise, you're overlooked. Lots of politics in upper and middle management.