US Air Force Software Engineer interview experience

I sat down with a senior leader and we talked through values, problem-solving style, and the tech stack I’d used. Then I walked them through how I’d design a search engine and what trade-offs I’d consider.

What surprised me was how much the conversation turned toward implications and risk. Along with the design discussion, security came up as a real topic, not an afterthought. Even though there wasn’t a coding exercise, I still felt like I had to be precise in how I reasoned about choices.

The overall vibe matched what I’d experienced elsewhere in the process too: the emphasis on teamwork