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/ppKeysight is looking for a recent graduate (MSc or PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering to join our RD team as a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer focused on Layer 2 (L2).
/ppThis 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.
/ppYou will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, multi-site international environment, gaining hands?on experience in designing and developing high-performance protocol software.
/ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliContribute to the design, development, and testing of bLayer 2 protocol stack components /b: /liliMAC (Medium Access Control) /liliRLC (Radio Link Control) /liliPDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) /liliSupport development of bUE and base station (gNB)



emulation solutions /b /liliAnalyze and implement features from b3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications /b /liliAssist in translating requirements into: /liliClean and maintainable code /liliTest cases and validation scenarios /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams (bsystems, RF, protocol, software /b) to: /liliInvestigate and debug protocol behavior /liliSupport issue analysis and resolution /liliParticipate in bcontinuous learning /b of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G) /li /ulh3Required Qualifications /h3ulliMSc or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field /liliStrong theoretical knowledge of wireless communications and 3GPP LTE / 5G NR /liliUnderstanding of Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) from coursework, thesis, or research /liliProgramming skills in C or C++ /liliBasic knowledge of: /liliMultithreading or concurrent programming /liliSoftware development practices and debugging /liliAnalytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills /liliGood communication skills in English /li /ulh3Preferred Qualifications /h3ulliHands?on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:



/liliWireless protocol implementation or simulation /liliNetwork emulation or system?level modeling /liliFamiliarity with: /liliLinux development environment /liliVersion control systems (e.g., Git) /liliDebugging or protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark) /liliExposure to: /liliO-RAN concepts or modern network architectures /liliScripting languages (e.g., Python) /li /ulh3Tools Technologies (You Will Learn and Use) /h3ulliGit · JIRA /liliWireshark /liliDebugging tools (e.g., Valgrind) /liliCI/CD and modern development workflows /li /ulh3What We Offer /h3ulliOpportunity to work on real 5G and future 6G systems /liliMentorship from experienced protocol and system engineers /liliExposure to industry standards (3GPP) and real implementations /liliA collaborative and international RD environment /liliClear growth path toward technical expertise or leadership roles /li /ulh3Ideal Candidate Profile /h3ulliPassion for wireless technologies and protocol design /liliStrong learning agility and curiosity /liliMotivation to bridge theory and real-world systems /liliInterest in building high-performance, production-quality software /li /ulh3Salary Range (Italy): €38,780 – €64,630 gross annual /h3h3CCNL: Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi (CCNL Commercio) /h3pWhile 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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