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Software Engineer Resume Template

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What recruiters look for in a developer resume

Tech recruiters scan for three things: the languages and frameworks you use, what you built with them, and the impact. Write each job as "Built X with Y, which led to Z": "Built the rider tracking service in Node.js, used by 1 million people." Put a Skills section near the top with the exact names from the job advert (React, TypeScript, AWS, Docker), because applicant tracking systems match those words.

Skills to put on a software engineer resume

  • JavaScript, TypeScript
  • React, Next.js, Vue
  • Node.js, Python, Java, Go
  • SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
  • AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Git, CI/CD, testing
  • REST and GraphQL APIs
  • System design
  • Agile and Scrum

Projects, GitHub and links

No big-company experience yet? A Projects section with two or three things you built, each with a one-line result and a link to GitHub or a live demo, is just as convincing. Add your GitHub and portfolio links next to your email. Keep it to one page unless you have more than eight years of experience.

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Frequently asked questions

Should a software engineer resume be one page?

Yes for most developers with under eight years of experience. Senior engineers and architects can use two pages if every line shows impact.

Do I need a photo on a developer resume?

Not in the US, UK or Canada. In Pakistan, the Gulf and parts of Europe a photo is common; the templates with a circle can hold one.

Is the template ATS-friendly?

The text stays real text in the PDF, so applicant tracking systems can read it. For the safest choice, use one of the ATS-friendly designs.