Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 2 (Mac, Rlc, Pdcp)
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - Keysight Technologies in Varese
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/ppbr/ppKeysight is looking for a brecent graduate (MSc or PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering /b to join our RD team as a bWireless Protocol Software Engineer focused on Layer 2 (L2) /b.
/ppbr/ppThis is an excellent opportunity to start your career working on bcutting-edge 5G and emerging 6G technologies /b, contributing to real-world implementations of b3GPP protocol stacks /b used in advanced wireless test and emulation platforms.
/ppbr/ppYou will work alongside experienced engineers in a bcollaborative, multi-site international environment /b, gaining hands-on experience in designing and developing bhigh-performance protocol software /b.
/ppbr/ppbResponsibilities /b /ppbr/pulliContribute to the design, development, and testing of bLayer 2 protocol stack components /b: /liliMAC (Medium Access Control) /liliRLC (Radio Link Control) /liliPDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) /liliSupport development of bUE and base station (gNB)
emulation solutions /b /liliAnalyze and implement features from b3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications /b /liliAssist in translating requirements into: /liliClean and maintainable code /liliTest cases and validation scenarios /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams (bsystems, RF, protocol, software /b) to: /liliInvestigate and debug protocol behavior /liliSupport issue analysis and resolution /liliParticipate in bcontinuous learning /b of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G) /li /ulpbr/ppbRequired Qualifications /b /ppbr/pulliMSc or PhD in bTelecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field /b /liliStrong theoretical knowledge of bwireless communications and 3GPP LTE / 5G NR /b /liliUnderstanding of bLayer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) /b from coursework, thesis, or research /liliProgramming skills in bC or C++ /b /liliBasic knowledge of: /lilibMultithreading or concurrent programming /b /lilibSoftware development practices and debugging /b /liliAnalytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills /liliGood communication skills in bEnglish /b /li /ulpbr/ppbPreferred Qualifications /b /ppbr/pulliHands-on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:
/liliWireless protocol implementation or simulation /liliNetwork emulation or system-level modeling /liliFamiliarity with: /lilibLinux development environment /b /lilibVersion control systems (e.g., Git) /b /liliDebugging or protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) /liliExposure to: /lilibO-RAN concepts /b or modern network architectures /liliScripting languages (e.g., Python) /li /ulpbr/ppbTools Technologies (You Will Learn and Use) /b /ppbr/pulliGit · JIRA /liliWireshark /liliDebugging tools (e.g., Valgrind) /liliCI/CD and modern development workflows /li /ulpbr/ppbWhat We Offer /b /ppbr/pulliOpportunity to work on breal 5G and future 6G systems /b /liliMentorship from bexperienced protocol and system engineers /b /liliExposure to bindustry standards (3GPP) and real implementations /b /liliA collaborative and international RD environment /liliClear bgrowth path toward technical expertise or leadership roles /b /li /ulpbr/ppbIdeal Candidate Profile /b /ppbr/pulliPassion for bwireless technologies and protocol design /b /liliStrong blearning agility and curiosity /b /liliMotivation to bridge btheory and real-world systems /b /liliInterest in building bhigh-performance, production-quality software /b /li /ulpbr/ppbSalary Range (Italy): /b €38,780 – €64,630 gross annual /ppbCCNL: /b Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi (CCNL Commercio) /ppWhile posted at a specific level, this role may be filled at a different level based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications.
Compensation will be aligned with the final level of the role.
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