LaTeX (Developer / Academic) resume template
The LaTeX template produces typeset-quality documents and exports the .tex source itself, so your resume becomes plain text you can version-control and rebuild identically anywhere. It is the standard in academia and a strong signal in software engineering — and almost no resume builder offers it.
What's in this template family
- True LaTeX typesetting (consistent kerning, spacing, hyphenation)
- Downloadable .tex source, not just the PDF
- Git-friendly: diff and version your resume like code
- Clean single-column structure — parse-safe despite the typography
- Suited to publications/projects-heavy content
How it behaves in ATS screening
The compiled PDF is text-based and single-column, so it parses like any ATS-safe resume. The typography is the upgrade; the structure stays conservative.
Formatting is half the equation — wording is the other. Pair the template with tailoring to the job description so the content matches what the ATS ranks on.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know LaTeX to use this template?
No. ResumeCraft generates and compiles the LaTeX for you — you edit content in the builder. Engineers who want the .tex source can export it; everyone else just downloads the PDF.
Why would a software engineer pick LaTeX?
Signal and control: the output looks deliberate, and the source lives in git alongside your other work. Hiring managers in engineering recognize the format instantly.
Is LaTeX overkill for non-technical roles?
Mostly yes — the benefits (source control, typesetting) matter to technical and academic audiences. Other roles get the same outcomes faster from Classic or Modern.