US Software Engineer ATS Resume
Tech hiring prioritizes parseable skills, clear titles, and impact metrics — not infographic layouts.
What to include
- Skills: Languages, frameworks, cloud — aligned to the JD
- Experience: Metrics (latency, users, cost saved)
- Education: Degree, school, graduation year
Common ATS failures
Multi-column templates and missing dates. Test on Greenhouse and Workday.
FAQ — US software engineer resume
One page or two?
Most engineers under ~10 years should use one page. Two pages only when every line is relevant senior experience.
What breaks ATS?
Columns, graphics, and missing dates. Test on Greenhouse and Workday checkers.
