Job Description & How to Apply Below
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 .
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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*** Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***
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