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National Instruments Company Culture
National Instruments Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
National Instruments' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BTeam
BGender
BManager
B-CEO Rating
C+National Instruments CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Alexander M. Davern
67 /100
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Diversity at National Instruments
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at National Instruments have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at National Instruments
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at National Instruments have rated Professional Development, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
National Instruments eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-27
National Instruments employees are -27% more likely to recommend National Instruments as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at National Instruments
Working at National Instruments is rated below average by 99 employees, across various culture dimensions. National Instruments employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting National Instruments’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at National Instruments was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at National Instruments
C
Overall Company Culture at National Instruments is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
National Instruments ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
National Instruments Employee Reviews
Out of 111 National Instruments employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping National Instruments improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From National Instruments Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It is good enough, not great
- What do you like best about the leadership team?empowering individuals, and supportive. Highly depends on individuals though
- What are some of the best things about your team?Good people on my team, overall.
Constructive Feedback From National Instruments Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Upper management needs to get out and walk around once in awhile. They are truly out of touch.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better support for the front line - tools, resources, productive time without disruptions.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Start hiring for experience and results. Reduce meetings and distractions.
National Instruments Company Information
National Instruments Company Overview
National Instruments is a Texas based producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software.
National Instruments was founded in 1976 and its current CEO is Alexander M. Davern. Since its inception 50 years ago, National Instruments has grown to 7400 employees.
National Instruments Mission, Vision & Values
National Instruments Mission Statement
NI equips engineers and scientists with systems that accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery.
National Instruments Values
At the foundation of the NI Way is our set of core values that help define who we are: Constant respect for people. Uncompromising honesty and integrity. Dedication to serving our customers. Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
| Headquarter | 11500 N Mopac Expy Austin, TX 78759-3504 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ni.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1976 |
| Tel | 512-683-0100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NATI |
| Jobs | www.ni.com/careers/ |
National Instruments Competitors
National Instruments competitors include Agilent Technologies, Anritsu Company, Advantest, and Tektronix. National Instruments ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how National Instruments compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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National Instruments Employees
National Instruments has 7400 employees. 99 employees at National Instruments have reviewed National Instruments across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 99 National Instruments employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at National Instruments are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at National Instruments, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at National Instruments are pleased with their team. 99 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at National Instruments are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at National Instruments believe the environment at National Instruments is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at National Instruments is moderate. About 65% of the employees at National Instruments work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at National Instruments are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
National Instruments employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at National Instruments report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at National Instruments have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of National Instruments employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
National Instruments employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of National Instruments employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
National Instruments employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
76% of National Instruments employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining National Instruments - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining National Instruments is that the company was prepared on their first day. National Instruments employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
National Instruments KPIs and OKRs
At National Instruments 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of National Instruments' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 National Instruments employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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National Instruments CEO & Leadership
National Instruments CEO - Alexander M. Davern
67 /100
National Instruments’s CEO Alexander M. Davern started in this role in 2017. Alexander’s approval rate is just above average, putting Alexander in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Alexander M. Davern is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture National Instruments offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Alexander is most liked by employees in the Operations department and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to National Instruments’s competitors, Alexander M. Davern ranks just below Tektronix’s CEO Pat Byrne. With Alexander’s leadership, National Instruments employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Team. Alexander was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
National Instruments Leadership
The National Instruments Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Alexander M. Davern, Senior Vice President of Research and Development Scott Rust, and Co-Founder and Director Jeffrey Kodosky
Alexander M. Davern CEO / President
Dr. James J. Truchard, also known as Jim, Ph.D. Co-founded National Instruments Corporation in 1976 and has been its... read more
Scott Rust Senior Vice President of Research and Development
Mr. Scott A. Rust has been Senior Vice President of Global Research and Development at National Instruments Corporation... read more
Jeffrey Kodosky Co-Founder and Director
Mr. Jeffrey L. Kodosky, also known as Jeff, Co-founded National Instruments Corporation in 1976 and also the NI Business... read more
Eric Howard Starkloff Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing
Mr. Eric Howard Starkloff serves as an Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing and Member of Operating... read more
Karen Rapp Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Karen Rapp has been Chief Financial Officer at National Instruments Corporation since May 09, 2017. Ms. Rapp... read more
Matej Krajnc Managing Director for ASEAN & ANZ
Mr. Matej Krajnc serves as Managing Director for ASEAN and ANZ at National Instruments Corporation. Mr. Krajnc is... read more
Duncan G. Hudson III Chief Platform Officer of R&D
Mr. Duncan G. Hudson, III, serves as Chief Platform Officer of R&D at National Instruments Corporation. Mr. Hudson is... read more
Peter Zogas Jr. Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Peter Zogas, Jr., also known as Pete has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at National Instruments... read more
David G. Hugley VP of Global Legal, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. David G. Hugley has been Secretary of National Instruments Corp. since 1996. Mr. Hugley has been Vice President of... read more
National Instruments Salaries
How much does National Instruments pay?
How much do people at National Instruments get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at National Instruments is $111,778, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $100,510, or $48 per hour.
At National Instruments, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $224,912 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,001 annually. Average National Instruments salaries by department include: Product at $201,274, Operations at $150,900, Finance at $86,075, and Design at $116,358. Half of National Instruments salaries are above $100,510.
75 employees at National Instruments rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 249 ratings) while 71 employees at National Instruments rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 82 ratings).
Salaries contributed from National Instruments employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Engineering Manager, Senior Developer, and Project Manager- Tech. Comparably data has a total of 59 salary records from National Instruments employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $80k | $80k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $100k | $100k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$111,778*
Average Compensation
$100,510*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
National Instruments Salaries by City
National Instruments Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at National Instruments
Diverse employees at National Instruments score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing National Instruments in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at National Instruments across various culture dimensions.
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National Instruments Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
National Instruments PTO
National Instruments' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is National Instruments' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. National Instruments' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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National Instruments Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, National Instruments applied for 58 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
National Instruments has a total of 7400 employees
58
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 88% Granted (51 out of 58)
- 0% Denied ( out of 58)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 58)
- 12% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (7 out of 58)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let National Instruments Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in National Instruments on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 29% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 19% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 9% | |
Customer Support | 8% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Austin | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Houston | 4% | |
Round Rock | 4% | |
San Francisco | 2% | |
New York City | 2% | |
Other | 43% |
National Instruments Internship Program
Acquiring a position in National Instruments' Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at National Instruments? Employees are not so happy at National Instruments and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. National Instruments employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 70% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at National Instruments?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult60%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 5 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding National Instruments
What is National Instruments address?
National Instruments location is at 11500 N Mopac Expy
Who is the CEO of National Instruments?
National Instruments CEO is Alexander M. Davern, their score by employees is 67
What is National Instruments eNPS?
The eNPS for National Instruments is -27
What is National Instruments revenue?
National Instruments revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in National Instruments?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 47k
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