Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 2 (Mac, Rlc, Pdcp)
Pubblicato il 20-09-2026 - Keysight Technologies in Milano
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/ppbr/ppKeysight is looking for a strongrecent graduate (MSc or PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering /strong to join our RD team as a strongWireless Protocol Software Engineer focused on Layer 2 (L2) /strong.
/ppbr/ppThis is an excellent opportunity to start your career working on strongcutting-edge 5G and emerging 6G technologies /strong, contributing to real-world implementations of strong3GPP protocol stacks /strong used in advanced wireless test and emulation platforms.
/ppbr/ppYou will work alongside experienced engineers in a strongcollaborative, multi-site international environment /strong, gaining hands-on experience in designing and developing stronghigh-performance protocol software /strong.
/ppbr/ppstrongResponsibilities /strong /ppbr/pulliContribute to the design, development, and testing of strongLayer 2 protocol stack components /strong: /liliMAC (Medium Access Control) /liliRLC (Radio Link Control) /liliPDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol)
/liliSupport development of strongUE and base station (gNB) emulation solutions /strong /liliAnalyze and implement features from strong3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications /strong /liliAssist in translating requirements into: /liliClean and maintainable code /liliTest cases and validation scenarios /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams (strongsystems, RF, protocol, software /strong) to: /liliInvestigate and debug protocol behavior /liliSupport issue analysis and resolution /liliParticipate in strongcontinuous learning /strong of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G) /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequired Qualifications /strong /ppbr/pulliMSc or PhD in strongTelecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field /strong /liliStrong theoretical knowledge of strongwireless communications and 3GPP LTE / 5G NR /strong /liliUnderstanding of strongLayer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) /strong from coursework, thesis, or research /liliProgramming skills in strongC or C++ /strong /liliBasic knowledge of: /lilistrongMultithreading or concurrent programming /strong /lilistrongSoftware development practices and debugging /strong /liliAnalytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills /liliGood communication skills in strongEnglish /strong /li /ulpbr/ppstrongPreferred Qualifications /strong /ppbr/pulliHands-on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:
/liliWireless protocol implementation or simulation /liliNetwork emulation or system-level modeling /liliFamiliarity with: /lilistrongLinux development environment /strong /lilistrongVersion control systems (e.g., Git) /strong /liliDebugging or protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) /liliExposure to: /lilistrongO-RAN concepts /strong or modern network architectures /liliScripting languages (e.g., Python) /li /ulpbr/ppstrongTools Technologies (You Will Learn and Use) /strong /ppbr/pulliGit · JIRA /liliWireshark /liliDebugging tools (e.g., Valgrind) /liliCI/CD and modern development workflows /li /ulpbr/ppstrongWhat We Offer /strong /ppbr/pulliOpportunity to work on strongreal 5G and future 6G systems /strong /liliMentorship from strongexperienced protocol and system engineers /strong /liliExposure to strongindustry standards (3GPP) and real implementations /strong /liliA collaborative and international RD environment /liliClear stronggrowth path toward technical expertise or leadership roles /strong /li /ulpbr/ppstrongIdeal Candidate Profile /strong /ppbr/pulliPassion for strongwireless technologies and protocol design /strong /liliStrong stronglearning agility and curiosity /strong /liliMotivation to bridge strongtheory and real-world systems /strong /liliInterest in building stronghigh-performance, production-quality software /strong /li /ulpbr/ppstrongSalary Range (Italy): /strong €38,780 – €64,630 gross annual /ppstrongCCNL: /strong 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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