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. 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 PhD) 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 5G and emerging 6G technologies , contributing to real-world implementations of 3GPP 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 . Contribute to the design, development, and testing of Layer 2 protocol stack components : MAC (Medium Access Control) PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) Support development of UE and base station (gNB) emulation solutions Test cases and validation scenarios Collaborate with cross-functional teams ( systems, RF,



protocol, software ) to: Support issue analysis and resolution Participate in continuous learning of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G) MSc or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field Understanding of Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) from coursework, thesis, or research Programming skills in C or C++ Multithreading or concurrent programming Software development practices and debugging Good communication skills in English Hands-on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in: Wireless protocol implementation or simulation Network emulation or system-level modeling Linux development environment Version control systems (e.g., Git) Debugging or protocol analysis tools (e.g., Scripting languages (e.g., Python) Tools & Technologies (You Will Learn and Use) Git · JIRA Debugging tools (e.g., CI/CD and modern development workflows Opportunity to work on real 5G and future 6G systems Mentorship from experienced protocol and system engineers Exposure to industry standards (3GPP) and real implementations A collaborative and international R&D; environment Passion for wireless technologies and protocol design Motivation to bridge theory and real-world systems Interest in building high-performance, production-quality software 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.

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