The Complete ATS Resume Keywords Directory
Over 75% of qualified resumes are filtered out before reaching a hiring manager because they lack the exact semantic keywords parsed by Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo. Select your target role below to optimize your application.
Browse Role Guides (10 Core Roles)
💻 Software Engineer
Backend, Frontend, Full Stack & Distributed Systems. Master Python, Go, Kubernetes, and SQL.
View 40+ Keywords →☁️ DevOps & Cloud Engineer
Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Linux, and SRE resilience.
View 40+ Keywords →🎯 Product Manager
Product Strategy, Discovery, Agile/Scrum, A/B Testing, ARR, Churn, and GTM execution.
View 40+ Keywords →📊 Data Scientist / ML
Machine Learning, LLMs, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, SQL, RAG architectures, and model deployment.
View 40+ Keywords →📈 Data Analyst
SQL queries, Tableau, Power BI, Excel modeling, ETL pipelines, and business KPI reporting.
View 40+ Keywords →🖥️ Frontend Developer
React, TypeScript, Next.js, Core Web Vitals, Tailwind CSS, and UI performance.
View 40+ Keywords →💼 Account Executive (Sales)
Quota Attainment, MEDDIC, Salesforce, Pipeline Generation, ARR growth, and Closing.
View 40+ Keywords →📞 SDR / BDR (Outbound)
Outbound prospecting, Cold calling, SQL generation, Salesforce, and quota pacing.
View 40+ Keywords →📅 Project Manager (PMP)
Agile, Scrum, PMP certification, Budget management, Risk registers, and cross-functional delivery.
View 40+ Keywords →🎨 UX / Product Designer
Figma, User research, Usability testing, Wireframing, and Design system components.
View 40+ Keywords →How ATS Keyword Scoring Actually Works
Enterprise Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday, Greenhouse, Taleo, Ashby) use weighted vector indexing. If a job posting lists required tech skills and seniority requirements, candidate profiles with those exact technical tokens combined with quantified action verbs score in the 90th percentile.