Wireless Protocol Software Engineer - Layer 1 and Scheduler

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 to develop robust software capabilities and APIs for system configuration , working close to standards and real implementations.

In this role, you will translate evolving 3GPP specifications into system-level configurability , enabling reliable configuration and validation of protocol behavior across UE and base station emulation . You will contribute to early 6G pre‑standard implementation activities , partnering across disciplines to deliver high-quality solutions.

This position sits at the intersection of protocol standards, software engineering, and system configuration APIs , within a multi‑site international environment .

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and optimize APIs for system‑level configurability.
• Validate 3GPP protocol configurations, with specific focus on RRC configuration.
• Support both UE and base station emulation environments.
• Contribute to pre‑6G standards, following 3GPP evolution and emerging requirements.
• Convert evolving requirements (3GPP releases, operator acceptance needs, O‑RAN priorities) into:
• Clear software designs and interfaces
• Test workflows
• Reusable and maintainable components
• Collaborate with cross‑functional experts (systems, RF, protocol, UI, customers/partners) to:
• Reproduce field issues
• Debug complex behaviors
• Deliver fixes with strong root‑cause discipline
  

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR.
• Focus on API management and 3GPP protocols.
• Proficiency in C# / C++.
• Experience with RESTful API design, documentation, development, testing, and debugging.
• Experience using Swagger.
• Strong software development and debugging skills.
• Experience working in a multi‑site / distributed engineering environment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based deployment environments.(preferred)
• Familiarity with tools such as Git, Valgrind/Polaris, and JIRA. (preferred)

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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