National Instruments Careers

National Instruments (commonly known as NI) is a global technology company that develops automated test and measurement systems, engineering software, and modular hardware platforms used across research, manufacturing, and product development. Founded in 1976 by James Truchard, Jeff Kodosky, and Bill Nowlin, the company became widely known for its graphical programming environment, LabVIEW, which enables engineers and scientists to design automated measurement and control systems. NI’s solutions are widely used in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, semiconductor manufacturing, and electronics.

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has thousands of employees and a global presence with offices and customers in dozens of countries. Its product ecosystem includes PXI-based modular instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and automated test platforms that help organizations accelerate innovation and improve product quality. In 2023, NI was acquired by Emerson Electric in a deal valued at about $8.2 billion, positioning the company as a key component of Emerson’s strategy to expand in advanced test and measurement and industrial automation markets.