Resume Example
Software Engineer Resume Example
Highlight systems ownership, performance wins, and reliable delivery. This sample focuses on impact, scale, and the tech stack recruiters expect.
Key skills
PythonJavaScriptJavaGoC#TypeScriptSpring BootDjangoFastAPIDockerKubernetesPostgreSQLSystem designMicroservices
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Market themes
- 84% of developers use or plan to use AI tools
- About 45% of US roles are remote
- Polyglot development is increasingly valued
Certifications
- AWS Certified Developer
- Google Cloud Professional
- CKA (Kubernetes)
Soft skills
- Problem-solving
- Technical communication
- Mentorship
- Adaptability
Salary ranges
| Level | US | EU | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | USD 75,000-100,000 | EUR 45,000-60,000 | CAD 65,000-85,000 |
| Mid | USD 110,000-150,000 | EUR 55,000-85,000 | CAD 88,000-120,000 |
| Senior | USD 150,000-200,000+ | EUR 80,000-130,000 | CAD 120,000-163,000 |
US hot markets
- San Francisco
- New York
- Seattle
EU hot markets
- London
- Berlin
- Zurich
Canada hot markets
- Toronto
- Vancouver
- Ottawa
Why this works
- Leads with measurable performance and reliability outcomes.
- Emphasizes collaboration across product and infrastructure.
- Surfaces core backend skills and architecture decisions.
Example bullets
- Optimized API latency by 38% by introducing async caching and query batching.
- Designed a scalable event pipeline processing 12M events/day with 99.9% uptime.
- Reduced deployment time from 45 to 12 minutes by rebuilding CI/CD workflows.
FAQ
Common questions about this role
What should a software engineer resume emphasize?
Focus on system impact, reliability, and measurable improvements to performance, cost, or throughput.
Which technical skills matter most?
Backend APIs, cloud platforms, databases, and CI/CD are consistently prioritized for SWE roles.
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