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, 5 G, 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 3 GPP 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 3 GPP specifications into system‐level configurability, enabling reliable configuration and validation of protocol behavior across UE and base station emulation. You will contribute to early 6 G 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 3 GPP protocol configurations, with specific focus on RRC configuration.




Support both UE and base station emulation environments.
Contribute to pre‐6 G standards, following 3 GPP evolution and emerging requirements.
Convert evolving requirements (3 GPP 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 3 GPP LTE / NR.
Focus on API management and 3 GPP 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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