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 Playable Ads Developer

Wildlifestudios · São Paulo - SP

We’re looking for a talented and passionate Senior Game Engineer to join Wildlife’s Marketing Art team in São Paulo, Brazil.

As a Senior Engineer on the Playables Team, you will not only be responsible for developing playable ads that will attract millions of new users to our games, but also for mentoring junior engineers, leading technical initiatives, and driving improvements to our frameworks and processes.

You will play a key role in shaping the technical strategy of our Playables production pipeline, ensuring we deliver high-performance, scalable, and creative interactive ads across multiple platforms.

We know that the work we do has a high impact on our company's success and culture. The right person for this position is technically excellent, collaborative, proactive, passionate about raising the bar for the entire team and can thrive in a fast and growing business. 

 

What you'll do

  • Develop high-quality playable ads that set industry benchmarks.
  • Provide regular updates on ongoing tasks and inform risks to stakeholders
  • Propose, design and implement reusable frameworks, tools, and systems to improve the efficiency and scalability of Playables production.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and ensuring adherence to best practices.
  • Conduct and encourage rigorous code reviews to maintain a high standard of code quality.
  • Collaborate closely with Artists, Creative Directors, Product Marketing Specialists, and Data Analysts to align technical solutions with creative and business objectives.
  • Constantly challenge the status quo and drive innovation within the Playables team.
  • Communicate clearly, respectfully, and effectively, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

 

What you'll need

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong understanding of computer science concepts (data structures, memory management, algorithm analysis, etc)
  • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript (web and Node.js ecosystem), HTML, CSS, as well as experience with PixiJS, ThreeJS, and Git.
  • Knowledge of shaders and experience with WebGL/WebGI.
  • Understanding of game design principles
  • Ability to design and implement scalable architectures and abstract technical solutions into reusable components.
  • Experience in the game industry & game development
  • Demonstrated experience in leading technical initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Skills in resource optimization (graphics, sounds, models, etc.)
  • Experience optimizing performance across different devices

 

More about you

You´re passionate about software development and dedicated to technical excellence;

  • You have strong communication skills, fostering a respectful and inclusive environment;
  • You enjoy mentoring and empowering others to grow in their careers;
  • You are proactive, continuously seeking improvements for processes and solutions;

You're motivated by building up back-end services and is aware of its different architectures;Experienced working in an environment which uses and stimulates DevOps culture;You're creative when solving problems and is continuously seeking improvements for processes and solutions;You have the autonomy to recognize priorities, propose impactful solutions, and drive them to completion.

 


About Wildlife

Wildlife is one of the leading mobile game developers and publishers in the world. We have released more than 60 titles, reaching billions of people around the globe. Here, we create and maintain games that will excite, intrigue, and engage our players for years to come!


Equal Opportunity

Wildlife is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

We're committed to providing accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.

 

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