<human>:  I saw a job listing for a software engineer, but I'm not sure I meet the requirements. What specific skills are often required for this job?
<bot>: Common skills required for a software engineering job include programming proficiency in languages such as C++, Java, Python, SQL; knowledge of software design and development; experience with software testing, debugging and code optimization; familiarity with version control systems; and experience with databases. In addition, software engineers must have excellent problem-solving and communication skills.