Free ATS Resume Checker for Software Engineers

See how your resume matches software engineering jobs at companies like Google, Meta, and Stripe.

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PythonJavaJavaScriptTypeScriptAWSReactNode.jsSQLCI/CDDockerKubernetesREST APIsGitAgileSystem DesignMicroservices

What Software Engineers Hiring Managers Look For

Production code at scale

Shipped features used by thousands or millions of users

Quantified technical impact

Reduced latency by X%, improved throughput by Y%

System ownership

Designed, built, and maintained systems end-to-end

What you'll get

Detailed analysis to help you tailor your resume for software engineer jobs.

Keyword Matching

See which keywords from the job description appear in your resume and which are missing.

Match Score

Get a 0-100 score showing how well your resume aligns with the job requirements.

Skills Gap Analysis

Identify missing technical skills like Python, AWS, or system design that the role requires.

Actionable Insights

Get specific suggestions to highlight scalability, performance metrics, and code ownership.

Required vs Optional

See which qualifications are critical and which are nice-to-haves.

AI-Powered Tailoring

One-click tailoring to automatically optimize your resume for the job.

How it works

1 1

Upload your resume

PDF, DOCX, or TXT. We'll parse it instantly.

2 2

Paste the job description

Copy the full job posting you're applying to.

3 3

See your match score

Get detailed insights on keywords, skills, and gaps.

What job seekers are saying

Showed me exactly which keywords I was missing. Got an interview the next week.

James L.

Software Engineer

I was applying blind. Now I tailor every resume in 5 minutes.

Sarah M.

Product Manager

Went from 45% match to 82%. Wish I found this sooner.

David R.

Data Analyst

Frequently asked questions

What ATS keywords should a software engineer include?

Focus on languages (Python, Java, JavaScript), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), frameworks (React, Node.js), and practices (CI/CD, Agile). Match the specific technologies mentioned in the job description.

What do hiring managers look for in software engineer resumes?

Impact over activity. They want to see systems you built, problems you solved, and metrics: latency reduced, uptime improved, users served. Avoid listing tasks. Show outcomes.

How is this different from a general resume checker?

This tool compares your resume against real software engineering job descriptions, not generic resume rules. You'll see exactly which technical skills and keywords you're missing for SWE roles.

Should I tailor my resume for each software engineering job?

Yes. A backend role at a fintech wants different keywords than a frontend role at an e-commerce company. Tailoring takes 10 minutes and significantly improves your match rate.

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Top ATS Keywords for Software Engineers