Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 1 and Scheduler

Keysight Technologies; Málaga; Híbrido; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading technology firm is seeking a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer in Malaga, Spain. The candidate must have expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR, focusing on Layer 1 protocols and Scheduler algorithms. Responsibilities include designing optimized software for 5G L1 algorithms and developing UE and base station emulation. The ideal candidate will work in a multi-site international engineering environment and contribute to next-generation wireless technology development. A strong command of C/C++ programming is essential, along with excellent technical communication skills.

Formación

• Expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR is essential.
• Strong focus on L1 protocols and Scheduler algorithms is required.
• Proficiency in C / C++ is necessary.
• Experience in real-time programming is preferred.
• Strong software development and debugging capabilities are a must.
• Technical communication in English is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Design and implement optimized software for 5G L1 algorithms.
• Develop and enhance UE and base station emulation.
• Contribute to pre-6G standards aligned with 3GPP evolution.
• Translate requirements into clear software designs and test workflows.
• Collaborate with experts to debug complex issues and deliver fixes.

Conocimientos

3GPP LTE / NR expertise

L1 protocols and Scheduler algorithms

C / C++ programming

Real-time programming

Software development and debugging

Technical communication in English

NVIDIA CUDA GPU programming

CI/CD experience

Test frameworks knowledge

Containers and/or cloud environments

Multi-site environment experience

Descripción del empleo

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.

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

• Expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR
• Focus on L1 protocols and Scheduler alogorithms
• C / C++
• Real‑time programming
• Software development and debugging
• Technical communication in English
• NVIDIA CUDA GPU programming (preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments (preferred)
• Experience working in a multi‑site environment (preferred)

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.