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 2 (L2), to support advanced 5G and
pre‑6G
wireless system development.
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.
This role provides deep technical ownership of
L2 protocol stacks
within a
multi‑site international environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, integrate, and optimize the
L2 protocol stack (MAC, RLC, PDCP) Support
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 validate fixes with strong
root‑cause discipline
Qualifications
Strong expertise in
3GPP LTE / NR Focus on
L2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) C / C++ Multi‑threading and real‑time programming Software development and debugging Technical communication in
English Experience with
CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments (preferred) Experience working in a
multi‑site environment
(preferred) Tools:
Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark
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