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."
A LaTeX-inspired monospace layout that's become a de facto standard among engineers — recruiters recognize the format instantly and it parses cleanly through ATS.
Dark theme with code-inspired typography and skill bars signals technical identity at a glance without sacrificing ATS-readability.
A dedicated tech-stack sidebar keeps your languages and frameworks scannable separately from your project narrative.
The hard skills, tools, and certifications ATS software scans for on software engineer resumes.
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.