Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 2
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Keysight Technologies in Milano
Overview 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 3GPP 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) RLC (Radio Link Control) PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) Support development of UE and base station (gNB) emulation solutions Analyze and implement features from 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications 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 Ad