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 Test Engineer - HYBRID

Reflexionmedical · Hayward, CA

Who We Are

RefleXion elevates radiopharmaceuticals from drugs that help identify cancer to guides that actively direct external beam radiotherapy by leveraging tumor biology. Designated an FDA Breakthrough Device for lung tumors, RefleXion's SCINTIX® biology-guided radiotherapy aims to overcome long-standing barriers preventing definitive radiotherapy for metastatic disease. FDA-cleared SCINTIX therapy automates targeting and motion management for use in FDG-guided treatment of lung and bone tumors that arise from primary lung and bone cancers or are metastases from other primary cancers. In strategic collaborations with industry-leading radiopharmaceutical companies, RefleXion is co-developing and co-commercializing disease-specific radiotracers for treating late-stage cancers.

Find out more about RefleXion and SCINTIX therapy at reflexion.com.

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About This Role 

The Senior Software Test Engineer will be a member of the software test team that will specialize in testing treatment delivery, treatment planning, and medical imaging functionality implemented in the RefleXion radiotherapy system. The Software Test Engineer will work closely with developers and other testers to develop and execute test cases using ALM tools and will work with simulation labs and product equivalent systems.  Testing responsibilities will include the full cycle of test development, including test case creation and modification, dry runs, review, formal execution, and defect tracking.  Additionally, the Senior Software Test Engineer will maintain the lab equipment used by the test team for developing and executing test cases and will manage the installation of the product software both in the software labs and on the product equivalent systems.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Analyze and review product specifications to ensure testability
  • Develop and document test protocols for manual test cases
  • Perform test case dry runs and work with developers to clarify intended functionality and identify deviations
  • Execute formal verification test runs on configuration-controlled systems
  • Interpret test results, and identify & document encountered defects
  • Work closely with other testers and developers to coordinate testing efforts and to resolve issues
  • Maintain software simulation labs and manage software installations
  • Other duties as assigned

Where You Will Do This Job  

  • Hybrid - This position will allow the successful candidate to work on a Hybrid work location schedule. They must be based in the greater SF Bay Area and must be able to commute into the RefleXion office in Hayward 1-4 days a week, depending on the role.

What We Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years in a software test engineer role performing testing of complex software applications
  • 3+ years developing and executing automated software test suites using commercially available test tooling
  • Experience working in a regulated industry
  • Experience with common scripting languages (Shell / Bash, Python, etc.).
  • Familiarity with requirements-based testing
  • Familiarity with ALM tools for requirements, test, and issue tracking (e.g. Helix, Rational)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git, TFS/Azure DevOps Server).
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and communicate complex technical issues clearly and concisely
  • Experience writing clear, thorough technical documentation

Ways To Stand Out

  • Experience working with Linux (Ubuntu)
  • Experience in software testing of embedded control software
  • Basic knowledge of electronics; able to employ meters, scopes, etc. in the testing of embedded system software
  • Basic knowledge of networking; able to configure switches and routers and employ network analyzers in the testing of embedded system software
  • Experience in the planning and execution of Verification tests for medical devices
  • Experience in testing Radiation oncology software

What You Will Love About Working with Us!

  • The opportunity to work with a passionate, driven team in a start-up environment
  • Flexible work location and schedule available for many positions - see above for specific work location for this position
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Medical (both HMO and PPO options), Dental and Vision
  • Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Leave and 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Employer paid Life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • RefleXion Benefit Hub –Company exclusive discounts and deals on a variety of sites and items
  • Weekly catered on-site lunches as well as kitchens filled with a variety of healthy and delicious food and drinks – including an espresso machine and panini stations!
  • Employee Events – Variety of Workshops, Lunch ‘n Learns, Financial Wellness education, Regular “Coffee Chats” with Executive Leadership, Company Milestone celebrations and more!
  • Electric car charging stations on site

The pay range for this role is $135,000 - $170,000.  Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Values and Diversity

RefleXion is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability/medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.