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7 tips for a stronger software engineer resume

Lead with impact, not responsibilities

Don't write "responsible for backend services." Write "Built and maintained REST APIs serving 2M daily requests with 99.9% uptime." Quantify whenever you can — numbers stick.

Put your tech stack where ATS can find it

List your languages, frameworks, and tools in a dedicated Skills section. ATS systems scan for keywords like "Python," "React," or "Kubernetes" — don't bury them in paragraph text.

Include a projects or open-source section

Side projects and open-source contributions show initiative and let you demonstrate skills you haven't used professionally yet. Use the Custom Section feature to add this.

Keep it to one page if you have under 10 years of experience

Hiring managers spend seconds on a first pass. Use the font size S/M/L toggle to compress content without deleting it — get everything on one page.

Tailor your summary to the job description

Swap out a few words in your summary for each application. Mirror the job posting's language: if they say "distributed systems," use "distributed systems," not "scalable infrastructure."

Don't list every technology you've ever touched

Listing 40 skills dilutes the strong ones. Focus on what you'd actually use day one on the job — and what's relevant to the role you're applying for.

Link to GitHub or your portfolio in the contact section

Recruiters for engineering roles often check GitHub before they finish reading the resume. Put the link right at the top in the Website / LinkedIn field.

Common software engineer resume keywords

Include relevant terms from this list in your Skills section and experience descriptions to improve ATS pass rates.

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptJava GoRustC++SQL ReactNode.jsNext.jsVue.js AWSGCPAzureDocker KubernetesCI/CDREST APIsGraphQL PostgreSQLMongoDBRedisGit AgileScrumSystem DesignMicroservices Unit TestingCode ReviewTechnical Leadership

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