Keysight Technologies

Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 3 (RRC)

Milano, Italy · On-site
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Posted 5 weeks ago

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You will work close to standards and real implementations, translating evolving protocol specifications into scalable and robust software components that directly impact system behavior and performance.

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Keysight Technologies

Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 3 (RRC)

Milano, Italy · On-site
Salary not published
Posted 5 weeks ago

From Keysight Technologies's careers page

Status: listed on the employer's own careers page when we last checked (daily). Confirm on their site before applying.

About the role

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. 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 3 (L3), to support advanced 5G and pre‑6G wireless system development.

This role provides deep technical ownership of L3 protocol stacks within a multi‑site international environment.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and optimize the L3 protocol stack (RRC)

Support UE emulation

Contribute to 5G standards, following 3GPP evolution

Translate evolving requirements (3GPP releases, operator acceptance needs, O‑RAN priorities) into clear software designs, test workflows, and reusable components

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Collaborate with cross‑functional experts (systems, RF, protocol, product, customers/partners) to reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors, and validate fixes with strong root‑cause discipline

Qualifications

Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR

Focus on L3 protocols (RRC)

C / C++

Multi‑threading and real‑time programming

Software development and debugging

Experience working in a multi‑site environment

Technical communication in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments

Tools: Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

Design, develop, integrate, and optimize the L3 protocol stack (RRC)

Support UE emulation

Contribute to 5G standards, following 3GPP evolution

Translate evolving requirements (3GPP releases, operator acceptance needs, O‑RAN priorities) into clear software designs, test workflows, and reusable components

Qualifications

Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR

Focus on L3 protocols (RRC)

C / C++

Multi‑threading and real‑time programming

Software development and debugging

Experience working in a multi‑site environment

Technical communication in English

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments

Tools: Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark

Careers Privacy Statement

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

What they ask for vs. your profile

Must have

C++
CI/CD
Git
Jira
Manufacturing

What they ask for vs. your profile

Must have

C++
CI/CD
Git
Jira

Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 3 (RRC)

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Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 3 (RRC)

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Qualifications

Experience working in a multi‑site environment

Preferred Qualifications

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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Experience working in a multi‑site environment

Preferred Qualifications

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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Experience working in a multi‑site environment

Preferred Qualifications

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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Experience working in a multi‑site environment

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Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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