Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 1 and Scheduler
Pubblicato il 26-10-2026 - Keysight Technologies in Lombardia
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 Wireless Protocol Software Engineer with strong 3GPP 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 3GPP 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 3GPP evolution
- Translate evolving requirements (3GPP 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
- Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR
- Focus on L1 protocols and Scheduler algorithms
- C / C++
- Real-time programming
- Software development and debugging
- Technical communication in English
Preferred Qualifications
- NVIDIA CUDA GPU programming
- Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud-based environments
- Experience working in a multi-site environment
Salary Range (Italy):
€32,940 - €54,890 gross annual
CCNL:
Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi (CCNL Commercio)
While 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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