Free ATS-Friendly Resume Template for New Grad Software Engineers
Single-column, standard fonts, keyword section ready. Download as PDF or Google Doc. Built specifically for CS new grads — no internship required.
⭐ Free to download. These templates are included in the free tier. Upgrade to Pro for premium templates and unlimited downloads.
Available Templates
Standard Tech Resume
Clean single-column format. Projects-first layout. Ideal for big tech, startups, and general SWE applications.
Sections: Contact · Education · Projects · Skills
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No-Internship Resume
Designed for new grads without internship experience. Maximizes project and coursework sections.
Sections: Contact · Education · Projects · Coursework · Skills
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Research-Focused Resume
Emphasizes publications, research, and technical depth. For ML, AI, and research-oriented roles.
Sections: Contact · Education · Research · Publications · Projects · Skills
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Full Stack Developer
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Frontend + backend hybrid format. Highlights full-stack projects with technology breakdowns.
Upgrade to ProWhy This Template Works
- Single-column layout — ATS parsers read top-to-bottom, left-to-right. Multi-column formats often get scrambled.
- Standard fonts — Uses system fonts (Arial, Helvetica, or similar). No custom fonts that parsers can't handle.
- Clear section headings — Education, Projects, Skills are explicitly labeled for ATS detection.
- Projects-first for new grads — If you don't have internships, projects go before experience. Recruiters expect this for new grads.
- No tables or images — Tables confuse ATS. Images are invisible to parsers. Our templates avoid both.
- Keyword-ready format — Skills section and bullet points are structured so keywords get picked up.
How to Customize
- Download the PDF template
- Open in Google Docs or Word (or any PDF editor)
- Replace placeholder text with your actual education, projects, and skills
- Use STAR format for project bullets — Situation, Task, Action, Result. See our STAR framework guide.
- Run through the ATS checker to verify formatting and keyword coverage
- Export as PDF and you're ready to apply
All example text in the templates is fictional and for illustration only. Replace with your actual projects, education, and skills.