Free Software Engineer ATS resume checker.
Builds maintainable software across product features, backend systems, APIs, and engineering workflows. Use this page to understand the keywords, evidence, and section structure hiring teams expect, then scan your resume privately in the browser.
Why this role needs a focused resume
Software engineering remains a high-volume role, but resumes need clearer evidence of shipped systems.
ATS keywords to place naturally
Private scan path
Open `/analyze`, upload PDF, DOCX, or TXT, and review format, keyword, skill, section, experience, and project signals without sending the file to a server.
Top skills
- data structures
- APIs
- testing
- databases
- system design
- Git
Recruiter signals
- shipped features
- code quality
- collaboration
- measurable product impact
Best sections
- Technical Profile
- Engineering Experience
- Projects
- Core Technologies
- Education
Proof to add
- GitHub repositories
- system diagrams
- test coverage
- performance improvements
Common mistakes
- Writing responsibilities instead of shipped product or system outcomes.
- Using a generic summary that does not name the target role.
- Listing tools without showing where they were used.
- Adding metrics that are not supported by project, work, or portfolio evidence.
How to use this page
- 01
Compare your resume language against the role keyword list.
- 02
Add proof only where you have projects, work examples, or verified metrics.
- 03
Run the private ATS checker and use the report to fix weak sections.