Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 1 and Scheduler

Keysight Technologies; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Keysight Technologies is seeking a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer in Milan, Italy, or Malaga, Spain, to advance 5G and pre-6G development. You will work near standards and real implementations, translating 3GPP specs into robust software and emulation capabilities.

The role requires deep 3GPP LTE/NR expertise, L1 and scheduler focus, C/C++ proficiency, and strong English communication; CUDA experience is a plus. Join a multi-site international team shaping next-gen wireless systems.

Competenze

• Expertise in 3GPP LTE/NR.
• Experience with L1 protocols and scheduler algorithms.
• Proficiency in C/C++.
• Strong software development and debugging skills.
• Technical English communication.
• CUDA programming experience preferred.
• CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and cloud environments preferred.
• Experience in multi-site environments preferred.

Mansioni

• 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 into clear software designs, test workflows, and reusable components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts to reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors, and deliver fixes with root-cause discipline.

Conoscenze

3GPP LTE/NR

L1 protocols

Scheduler algorithms

C/C++

Software development

Debugging

Technical communication

CUDA programming

CI/CD

Test frameworks

Containers

Cloud environments

Multi-site experience

Strumenti

CUDA GPU programming

Descrizione del lavoro

We are open to hiring for this role in Milan (Italy) and Malaga (Spain).

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

• Expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR
• Focus on L1 protocols and Scheduler alogorithms
• C / C++
• 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)

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