Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Senior Software Engineer

Companycam · San Francisco, CA

Hi, we’re CompanyCam.

We’re a simple-to-use photo documentation and productivity app for contractors of all commercial and home services industries. Packed with intuitive functionality, CompanyCam facilitates unparalleled communication and accountability across a contractor’s entire business. We’re committed to providing a consumer-grade, game-changing experience that helps our users build trust within their company and with their customers.

But don’t let that corporate description fool you—the people behind our buttoned-up product are laid-back (but hardworking), genuine, and kickass, and you could be one of them!

The Role

We're looking for a sharp, driven, problem-solving Senior Software Engineer to join the Beam team.

Beam, recently acquired by CompanyCam, has built the best way for contractors to estimate and manage project finances with AI. You'll be working at the intersection of fintech and AI, building products that are already helping close to a thousand contractors manage hundreds of millions of dollars in construction projects. The problems are real, the customers are active, and there's a lot to build. Beam is now part of the CompanyCam family, giving you the resources and mentorship of a larger organization while maintaining the energy and ownership of a startup.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Beam, you'll be a true product engineer: full stack, scrappy, and excited about shipping. You'll split your time across both the Beam platform and the CompanyCam platform, diving into multiple codebases and contributing wherever you're needed. You'll provide technical leadership, help set the bar for how we build, and work directly with customers to solve real problems.

We're obsessed with building things that matter. That means shipping constantly, iterating fast, and measuring impact. You'll work closely with product and design, collaborate with engineers across both the Beam and CompanyCam teams, and have real access to leadership.

Location: This role is based in-person at Beam's office in the Financial District of San Francisco.

Working At Beam

Beam's team works in-person in a beautiful office in San Francisco's Financial District. Your default is to come in, not because anyone's counting badge swipes, but because the team genuinely likes working together and the vibe is better when people are present.

What You’ll Do

  • Design and build APIs, AI-powered workflows, and frontend features across both the Beam and CompanyCam platforms.
  • Provide technical leadership on the team, setting standards, mentoring engineers, and helping the whole team build better and faster.
  • Iterate on patterns and tooling that improve team productivity and code quality.
  • Work directly with customers to understand their problems and deliver solutions that make a real difference.
  • Navigate multiple codebases in different languages with curiosity and confidence.
  • Partner closely with product and design to shape feature direction, identify technical trade-offs early, and deliver exceptional user experiences.
  • Help ensure our products are secure, reliable, and performant as we scale.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

These are our non-negotiables:

  • Show up: Have the courage to do difficult but necessary work.
  • Grow up: Take ownership, learn continuously, and bring a growth mindset.
  • Do good: Treat your teammates and customers the way you'd want to be treated.
  • 5+ years of professional software development experience building high-quality products in fast-paced environments.
  • You are genuinely excited about building: shipping features, getting things into customers' hands, and driving output.
  • Strong communication skills, both technical and general. You can clearly explain what you built, why you built it, and how it works.
  • Comfort working across multiple codebases and languages. We don't care what languages you've worked in; we care that you're curious and adaptable.
  • Demonstrated experience leveraging AI to build, enhance, or optimize products and workflows.
  • Ability to handle complex, ambiguous problems and break them down into clear, executable steps.
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to mentor others and lift the team around you.
  • You are genuinely excited about working in-person in San Francisco.

Benefits and Compensation

This is a salaried position at CompanyCam. Our salary range is $175,000 - $200,000 per year and is based on experience. We also offer meaningful equity and other benefits.

CompanyCam is an equal-opportunity employer committed to respect, inclusion, and growth. We work hard, take responsibility, and support each other. Great ideas come from all backgrounds, and we carefully consider every applicant without regard to personal characteristics or traits. Even if your work experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. What really matters to us is your potential, your passion, and your commitment to learning, innovation, and contributing meaningfully to our team.

For any accommodations or technical issues related to the online application or interview process, please email [email protected] and we’ll respond promptly. Please do not include any medical or health information in your message.

Note: Resumes sent to this email will not be reviewed or responded to. To be considered for a position, you must apply directly through our careers page.

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