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Wireless Protocol Software Engineer – Layer 3 (RRC)

On-site in Málaga·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

Keysight

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Overview

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On-site, Málaga
English
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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Strong expertise in 3GPP LTE / NR
  • Focus on L3 protocols (RRC)
  • C / C++
  • Multi‑threading and real‑time programming
  • Software development and debugging
  • Experience working in a multi‑site environment
  • Technical communication in English

Nice to have

  • Experience with CI/CD, test frameworks, containers, and/or cloud‑based environments

Tools: Git, Valgrind/Polaris, JIRA, Wireshark

The role

Keysight is looking for a Wireless Protocol Software Engineer with strong 3GPP protocol expertise, focused on Layer 3 (L3), 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 L3 protocol stacks within a multi‑site international environment.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, integrate, and optimize the L3 protocol stack (RRC)
  • Support UE emulation
  • Contribute to 5G 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

Hiring process

Recruiter screening, hiring manager review, then business interviews with the hiring manager and team before an offer 1 interview

About Keysight

Keysight Technologies is a global electronic measurement and test equipment company that designs, manufactures, and services electronic instruments and software for design, development, and testing across industries including aerospace, defense, automotive, and communications. With over 15,000 employees worldwide, Keysight serves customers in more than 100 countries, providing solutions that span from design simulation to manufacturing test and network visibility.

Keysight has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Barcelona and Madrid supporting its European operations. The company is known for its engineering-driven culture, offering international professionals opportunities in R&D, software engineering, and customer-facing roles. For international hires, Keysight provides a multicultural work environment and career paths in cutting-edge areas like 5G/6G, AI, and cloud technologies.

Industry
Test and Measurement
Founded
1939
Employees
10,000–20,000
Headquarters
Santa Rosa, USA
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Keysight operates in a highly technical, engineering-driven environment where international professionals can find roles in R&D, software, and customer-facing positions.
  • The company has a significant R&D hub in Barcelona, Spain, which is a key center for its wireless and 6G research.
  • Keysight offers a global, multicultural work environment with English as the working language, easing the transition for international hires.
  • The company provides relocation support and visa sponsorship for international candidates in many locations.
  • Barcelona is a major tech hub in Southern Europe, offering a strong quality of life and a growing ecosystem for engineers.

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

Additional information

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***

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