Wireless protocol software engineer
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Anite in Bardi
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, 5 G, 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 Ph D) 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 5 G and emerging 6 G technologies,
contributing to real‐world implementations of 3 GPP 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 (g NB) emulation solutions Analyze and implement features from 3 GPP LTE and 5 G 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 (5