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# Wireless Protocol Software Engineer - Layer 1 And Scheduler

- **Company:** Keysight Technologies
- **Location:** Madrid, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Nvidia CUDA, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Software Systems, 5G NR, Gpu Programming
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/wireless-protocol-software-engineer-layer-1-and-scheduler-en-madrid-ID-365470446

## About the Role

Expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR
Focus on L1 protocols and Scheduler alogorithms
C / C++
Real?time programming
Software development and debugging
Technical communication in English
NVIDIA CUDA GPU programming (preferred)
Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud?based environments (preferred)
Experience working in a multi?site environment (preferred)

## Description

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.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 aWireless Protocol Software Engineerwith strong3GPP protocol expertise , focused onLayer 1 (L1) and Scheduler , to contribute to advanced 5G andpre?6Gwireless 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 amulti?site international engineering environment , at the intersection of standards, algorithms, and real?world systems.ResponsibilitiesDesign 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 experts (systems, RF, protocol, product, customers/partners) to reproduce field issues, debug complex behaviors, and deliver fixes with strong root?cause disciplineQualificationsExpertise in 3GPP LTE / NRFocus on L1 protocols and Scheduler alogorithmsC / C++Real?time programmingSoftware development and debuggingTechnical communication in EnglishNVIDIA CUDA GPU programming (preferred)Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud?based environments (preferred)Experience working in a multi?site environment (preferred)Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#J-*****-Ljbffr


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