Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer

Position: Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 2
Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Keysight is looking for a recent graduate (MSc or PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering to join our R&D team as a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer focused on Layer 2 (L2).

This is an excellent opportunity to start your career working on cutting‑edge 5G and emerging 6G technologies, contributing to real‑world implementations of 3

GPP protocol stacks used in advanced wireless test and emulation platforms.

You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, multi‑site international environment, gaining hands‑on experience in designing and developing high‑performance protocol software.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and testing of Layer 2 protocol stack components:

MAC (Medium Access Control)

PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol)

Support development of UE and base station (gNB) emulation solutions

Analyze and implement features from 3

GPP LTE and 5G

Assist in translating requirements into:

Clean and maintainable code

Test cases and validation scenarios

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (systems, RF, protocol, software) to:

Investigate and debug protocol behavior

Support issue analysis and resolution

Participate in continuous learning of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre‑6G)

Required Qualifications

MSc or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Strong theoretical knowledge of wireless communications and 3

GPP LTE / 5G

Understanding of Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) from coursework, thesis, or research

Programming skills in C or C++

Basic knowledge of:

Multithreading or concurrent programming

Software development practices and debugging

Analytical mindset and strong problem‑solving skills

Good communication skills in English

Preferred Qualifications

Hands‑on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:

Wireless protocol implementation or simulation

Network emulation or system‑level modeling

Familiarity with:

Version control systems (e.G., Git)

Debugging or protocol analysis tools (e.G., Wireshark)

Exposure to:

O‑RAN concepts or modern network architectures

Scripting languages (e.G., Python)

Tools & Technologies (You Will Learn and Use)

Wireshark

Debugging tools (e.G., Valgrind)

CI/CD and modern development workflows

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on real 5G and future 6G systems

Mentorship from experienced protocol and system engineers

Exposure to industry standards (3

GPP) and real implementations

A collaborative and international R&D environment

Clear growth path toward technical expertise or leadership roles

Ideal Candidate Profile

Passion for wireless technologies and protocol design

Strong learning agility and curiosity

Motivation to bridge theory and real‑world systems

Interest in building high‑performance, production‑quality software

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 2 – Milano, Italia, Italia

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