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      Lots of smart folks to work with, slow decision making and limited opportunities for growth lately - Group Manager National Instruments Employee Review

      3.0
      Aug 6, 2010
      Group manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      -Management proactive about communicating strategy to manage business through downturn in economy -Lots of smart people -Engineering centric company (which can be a Con for anyone not working in R&D) -Lots of opportunity to work on new and exciting technologies -Layoffs are an absolute last resort, high degree of job security

      Cons

      -Very slow decision making, often requiring consensus from too many stakeholders -Hire the 'best and brightest', but pay at or below average -Not enough difference in raises between top performers and average performers -Too many decisions have to be escalated all the way to the top

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      5.0
      Jun 23, 2026
      Data and reporting analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great place to work, wonderful environment and people.

      Cons

      Teams were let go after they were purchased. I'm not sure how it is now.

      3.0
      Jul 8, 2026
      Hardware engineer
      Recommend
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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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