OverviewContinui a leggere per scoprire di cosa avrà bisogno per avere successo in questa posizione, incluse competenze, qualifiche ed esperienza.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. xivgfpxResponsibilitiesDesign and implement optimized software aligned with 5G L1 algorithms and protocolsDevelop and enhance UE and base station emulationContribute to pre‐6G standards, following 3GPP evolutionTranslate evolving requirements (3GPP releases, operator acceptance needs, O‐RAN priorities) into clear software designs, test workflows, and reusable componentsCollaborate with cross‐functional