Keysight

Senior Wireless Software Engineer (5G/6G Protocol Stack)

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15 days ago
Santa Clara, Cuba +2 moreSenior

Base Salary

$125k - $208k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance production software features within 5G/6G wireless communication systems and protocol stacks.
  • Develop C/C++ and Python software in Linux environments.
  • Analyze and debug issues across PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, and NAS protocol layers.
  • Investigate customer deployment and integration issues using signaling logs, traces, packet captures, performance metrics, and timing analysis.
  • Modify existing code and develop new software, APIs, diagnostics, prototypes, and automation frameworks for customer and product requirements.
  • Perform root-cause analysis, performance optimization, code reviews, validation, and software release activities.
  • Collaborate with Keysight R&D to convert field findings into product improvements and new capabilities.
  • Lead customer technical discussions and provide guidance on protocol implementation, system architecture, and performance optimization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 6–7 years of software development experience in wireless communication systems.
  • Strong hands-on experience with C/C++ and Python development in Linux environments.
  • Solid knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G NR, or 5G-Advanced technologies and deep understanding of 3GPP protocols across Layers 1–3, particularly RRC and NAS.
  • Experience developing within one or more wireless protocol stack layers, including PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, or NAS.
  • Experience owning software design, implementation, debugging, maintenance, and troubleshooting across complex protocol stacks.
  • Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, software architecture, codebase modification, testing, and production delivery skills.
  • Experience with code reviews and collaborative software development environments.
  • Preferred qualifications include modem software, embedded software, real-time systems, firmware, wireless infrastructure, device testing, network simulation, software tools, automation frameworks, APIs, wireless test and measurement systems, and direct customer technical project experience.
  • Exposure to 5G-Advanced, NTN, Open RAN, or emerging 6G technologies is preferred.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, accident, disability, business travel, and business travel health benefits.
  • 401(k), flexible time off, paid holidays, paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, discounts, perks, ESPP, and restricted stock units.
  • Onsite position in Austin, Texas, with relocation available.
  • Up to 50% travel to local client sites and occasional international travel may be required.

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About Keysight

10,000+ employees

Keysight Technologies builds electronic test and measurement instruments and software used for design, validation, and manufacturing by engineers in communications, semiconductor, aerospace and defense, automotive, and data center markets. Its portfolio includes oscilloscopes, signal and network analyzers, RF/microwave test systems, and EDA and network test software, sold with services and support. Founded in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, Keysight is a public company (NYSE: KEYS) headquartered in Santa Rosa, California.

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