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 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.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of Layer 2 protocol stack components:
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MAC (Medium Access Control)
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RLC (Radio Link Control)
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PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol)
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Support development of UE and base station (gNB) emulation solutions
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Analyze and implement features from 3GPP LTE and 5G NR specifications
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Assist in translating requirements into:
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Clean and maintainable code
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Test cases and validation scenarios
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (systems, RF, protocol, software) to:
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Investigate and debug protocol behavior
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Support issue analysis and resolution
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Participate in continuous learning of evolving standards and technologies (5G Advanced, pre-6G)
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
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MSc or PhD in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
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Strong theoretical knowledge of wireless communications and 3GPP LTE / 5G NR
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Understanding of Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP) from coursework, thesis, or research
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Programming skills in C or C++
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Basic knowledge of:
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Multithreading or concurrent programming
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Software development practices and debugging
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Analytical mindset and strong problem-solving skills
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Good communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
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Hands-on experience (academic projects, internship, or thesis) in:
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Wireless protocol implementation or simulation
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Network emulation or system-level modeling
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Familiarity with:
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Linux development environment
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Version control systems (e.g., Git)
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Debugging or protocol analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark)
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Exposure to:
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O-RAN concepts or modern network architectures
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Scripting languages (e.g., Python)
Tools & Technologies (You Will Learn and Use)
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Git · JIRA
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Wireshark
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Debugging tools (e.g., Valgrind)
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CI/CD and modern development workflows
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work on real 5G and future 6G systems
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Mentorship from experienced protocol and system engineers
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Exposure to industry standards (3GPP) and real implementations
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A collaborative and international R&D environment
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Clear growth path toward technical expertise or leadership roles
Ideal Candidate Profile
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Passion for wireless technologies and protocol design
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Strong learning agility and curiosity
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Motivation to bridge theory and real-world systems
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Interest in building high-performance, production-quality software
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