Software engineer resumes get filtered on language and framework match before a human ever reads them. ATS software scans for exact tool names, so "built scalable systems" needs to become "built scalable systems using Java, Kafka, and PostgreSQL."
Curated templates that pair well with this role's keyword profile.
Yes for under 8 years of experience — recruiters spend seconds per resume, and a tight one-pager forces you to lead with your strongest, most relevant work.
Yes if your public repos are polished and relevant — a weak or abandoned GitHub can hurt more than help, so only link if it reflects your best work.
List what you can defend in an interview, typically 3-6 — padding the list with languages you touched once invites questions you can't answer.