Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 1 and Scheduler

1 giorno fa

lombardia, Italia Keysight Technologies Tempo pieno 55 €/anno

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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