Texas Instruments reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(5,715 total reviews)
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59% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Texas Instruments has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,715 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Texas Instruments employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0
Dec 5, 2025

Smoke and Mirrors

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Pros

Great people and benefits made this job worth it.

Cons

TI has so much bureaucracy that it takes forever to get anything done. They throw money into new facilities while encouraging detrimental cost savings initiatives at older ones. It frequently gets to the point where preventative or even corrective maintenance activities turn into emergencies from being pushed off for so long. I thought I’d work there until I retired. In reality, job security is nonexistent now that they’ve started layoffs.

1.0
Apr 28, 2025
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Pros

During my time at TI, I had the opportunity to work alongside some very talented individuals and engage with interesting technology at a foundational level. However, the overall management approach needs significant improvement. There is a strong emphasis on financial outcomes over employee development, and performance targets are often shifted without clear communication or recognition. Management practices frequently discourage transparency and trust. There is no path for upward feedback, I learned firsthand how critical it is to lead with honesty, consistency, and genuine support for team growth — qualities that were often lacking. For TI to attract and retain top talent, leadership should prioritize people as much as results, create clear paths for advancement, and build a culture rooted in openness, accountability, and integrity.

Cons

At Texas Instruments, there is a strong emphasis on financial results at the expense of employee well-being. Performance expectations are frequently shifted, and meeting goals often results in the bar being raised without acknowledgment. Management has a pattern of misrepresenting facts, taking credit for employees' accomplishments, and either exaggerating or inventing performance issues. Many leadership practices run counter to what is taught in reputable MBA programs regarding ethical and effective management. Career advancement is limited and largely reserved for a select few and then limited to within departments. Based on my experience, I would not recommend working at TI.

1.0
Aug 12, 2020

More like a cult than corporation!

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Pros

If you are a young engineer who is okay with spending the first 5 years of your career working your butt off with your head down and your mouth closed this is a great company for you. Also, if you are a white male you will love it here. Everything here is designed and set up for your success. Everyone else will struggle to progress and grow.

Cons

The insurance benefits are horrible for new employees. All they offer is a HSA program that doesn't cover hardly anything. I had my annual checkup recently and did the blood work that my doctor recommends every year. The bill for this with TI's HSA program was over $600. I am thankful that i am healthy and do not have any health concerns. There is no way I can afford to have any health issues if my annual checkup and blood work cost that much.

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