OverviewKeysight 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 recent graduate (MSc or PhD) in Telecommunications Engineering to join our R&D team as a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer focused on Layer 2 (L2). This is an excellent opportunity to start your career working on cutting-edge 5G and emerging 6G technologies, contributing to real-world implementations of 3GPP protocol stacks used in advanced wireless test and emulation platforms. You will work alongside experienced engineers in a collaborative, multi-site international environment, gaining hands-on experience in designing and developing high-performance protocol software.ResponsibilitiesContribute to the design, development, and testing of Layer 2 protocol stack components:MAC (Medium Access Control)RLC (Radio Link Control)PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol)Support development of UE and base station (gNB) emulation solutionsAnalyze and implement features from 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specificationsAssist in translating requirements into:Clean and maintainable codeTest cases and validation scenariosCollaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, RF, protocol, software) to:Investigate and debug protocol behaviorSupport issue analysis and resolutionParticipate in continuous learning of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G)Required QualificationsMSc or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fieldStrong theoretical knowledge of wireless communications and 3GPP LTE / 5G NRUnderstanding of Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) from coursework, thesis, or researchProgramming skills in C or C++Basic knowledge of:Multithreading or concurrent programmingSoftware development practices and debuggingAnalytical mindset and strong problem-solving skillsGood communication skills in EnglishPreferred QualificationsHands-on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:Wireless protocol implementation or simulationNetwork emulation or system-level modelingFamiliarity with:Linux development environmentVersion control systems (e.G., Git)Debugging or protocol analysis tools (e.G., Wireshark)Exposure to:O-RAN concepts or modern network architecturesScripting languages (e.G., Python)Tools & Technologies (You Will Learn and Use)Git · JIRAWiresharkDebugging tools (e.G., Valgrind)CI/CD and modern development workflowsWhat We OfferOpportunity to work on real 5G and future 6G systemsMentorship from experienced protocol and system engineersExposure to industry standards (3GPP) and real implementationsA collaborative and international R&D environmentClear growth path toward technical expertise or leadership rolesIdeal Candidate ProfilePassion for wireless technologies and protocol designStrong learning agility and curiosityMotivation to bridge theory and real-world systemsInterest in building high-performance, production-quality softwareCareers Privacy Statement Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.