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Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 1 and Scheduler

Job in Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Listing for: Keysight Technologies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-20
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Systems/ Firmware/ IoT, Unix/Linux, Software Testing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview

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We are open to hiring for this role in Milan (Italy) and Malaga (Spain).

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  Wireless Protocol Software Engineer  with strong  3

GPP protocol expertise , focused on  Layer 1 (L1) and Scheduler , to contribute to advanced 5G and  pre‑6G  wireless technology development.

In this role, you will work  close to standards and real implementations , translating evolving 3

GPP specifications into  robust, high‑performance software capabilities . You will contribute directly to  early 6G pre‑standard implementations , shaping how next‑generation wireless systems are designed, validated, and deployed.

This role operates in a  multi‑site international engineering environment , at the intersection of  standards, algorithms, and real‑world systems . xpavfwm

Responsibilities

Design and implement  optimized software  aligned with  5G L1 algorithms and protocols
Develop and enhance  UE and base station emulation
Contribute to  pre‑6G standards , following  3

GPP evolution
Translate evolving requirements (3

GPP releases, operator acceptance needs, O‑RAN priorities) into clear software designs, test workflows, and reusable components
Collaborate with cross‑functional experts (systems, RF, protocol, product, customers/partners) to reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors, and deliver fixes with strong  root‑cause discipline

Qualifications

Expertise in  3

GPP LTE /
Focus on  L1 protocols and Scheduler alogorithms
C / C++
Real‑time programming
Software development and debugging
Technical communication in  English
NVIDIA CUDA GPU programming  (preferred)

Experience with  CI/CD , test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments (preferred)
Experience working in a  multi‑site environment  (preferred)

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