Software Engineer resume keywords (2026)

The skills employers name most often in live Software Engineer job postings are Python (24%), Go (20%), Java (20%), AWS (19%), JavaScript (14%): the share of 21,961 current postings that list each one (October 12, 2026). Paste your CV below to see which of the top 20 it already covers — it is checked in your browser and never uploaded.

Top skills in Software Engineer postings

Share of live postings with a skills list that name each skill.

  1. Python 24%
  2. Go 20%
  3. Java 20%
  4. AWS 19%
  5. JavaScript 14%
  6. AI 11%
  7. React 10%
  8. Kubernetes 10%
  9. TypeScript 10%
  10. CI/CD 9%
  11. SQL 8%
  12. Docker 7%
  13. Azure 7%
  14. Cloud 7%
  15. Security 5%
  16. DevOps 4%
  17. Machine learning 4%
  18. PostgreSQL 4%
  19. Linux 4%
  20. GCP 4%
  21. Automation 4%
  22. Node.js 4%
  23. Microservices 4%
  24. C# 4%
  25. Support 3%
  26. Terraform 3%
  27. API 3%
  28. Agile 3%
  29. Distributed Systems 3%
  30. Git 3%
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Resume keywords by role

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FAQ

What keywords should a Software Engineer resume include?

The skills Software Engineer postings ask for most often right now: Python (24%), Go (20%), Java (20%), AWS (19%), JavaScript (14%), AI (11%), React (10%), Kubernetes (10%), TypeScript (10%), CI/CD (9%). Put the ones you really have in your skills section and show them in your experience bullets.

Which skills are most in demand for Software Engineer jobs?

Python leads at 24% of postings, followed by Go (20%), Java (20%), AWS (19%), JavaScript (14%), AI (11%). The ranking comes from 21,961 live postings with a skills list.

Does an ATS really filter resumes by keywords?

Many applicant tracking systems let recruiters search and rank applicants by the words in their resume, so a skill you have but never name is easy to miss. Use the employer's own wording ("PostgreSQL", not just "databases") — and only list skills you can talk about in an interview.

How is this list made?

From the skills listed in Software Engineer job postings that are open today, collected from public career pages, ATS feeds and job boards. Each share is the percentage of postings with a skills list that name the skill. Updated daily.

Is my CV uploaded or stored?

No. The check runs in your browser: the text you paste is compared with the keyword list on this page and never sent anywhere.