Jake's Resume Template, Without Writing LaTeX
The clean single-column layout that became the default software-engineer resume — built for you from a form, no LaTeX required.
- Free to use
- ATS-friendly PDF
- Fill a form — no LaTeX
- Edit and re-download anytime
Jake's Resume is the most widely used LaTeX resume template among software engineers — a single-column layout with clear section rules, tight spacing and no decorative clutter. Its popularity is not an accident: recruiters scan it quickly and Applicant Tracking Systems parse it cleanly, because everything on the page is real, searchable text rather than columns or graphics.
The catch has always been the LaTeX. To use the original you install a distribution or open Overleaf, edit markup, and debug the occasional compiler error. This template gives you the same clean single-column result without any of that: you fill in a guided form and Lampzi compiles the LaTeX for you into a downloadable PDF.
Jake's Resume did not appear from nowhere: it is a refinement of the earlier sb2nov resume, an MIT-licensed LaTeX template in the same single-column tradition. The two are one lineage — sb2nov set the structure and Jake Gutierrez's version popularised it among software engineers. Deedy is a cousin in the family but uses a denser two-column layout; this template keeps to the minimalist single-column style that survives ATS parsing most reliably. If you have seen a crisp, no-nonsense engineer's resume and wondered how it was made, this is that look.
Who this template is for
- Software engineers and developers at any level
- New grads and interns applying to tech roles
- Anyone who wants a clean, ATS-safe single-column layout
- People who like the Jake’s Resume look but not the LaTeX
Why this layout works
Single-column, ATS-safe
One column of searchable text is the layout parsers read most reliably — no sidebars or tables to scramble your experience.
LaTeX typography, zero LaTeX
Consistent spacing and clean section rules from a real LaTeX compile — you never touch markup or install a distribution.
Reorder sections freely
Put projects, skills or experience first with drag-and-drop; the layout re-typesets itself to match.
Instant PDF download
Fill the form, preview, and download a recruiter-ready PDF in minutes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the real Jake's Resume template?
It is a Jake's Resume-style layout — the same clean, single-column, ATS-friendly structure — rebuilt so you can use it without writing or compiling LaTeX. The original template by Jake Gutierrez is MIT-licensed and available on Overleaf if you prefer to edit the LaTeX yourself.
Is this the same as the sb2nov resume?
Effectively, yes — they share one lineage. Jake's Resume is a refinement of the earlier sb2nov LaTeX resume, so both are the same clean, single-column, ATS-friendly structure. This template rebuilds that style so you can fill it from a form, with no LaTeX to write or compile.
Do I need to know LaTeX or use Overleaf?
No. Lampzi hosts the LaTeX compiler. You fill in a form, pick this template, and download a PDF — there is nothing to install and no code to write.
Is a Jake's Resume-style layout good for ATS?
Yes. Single-column LaTeX resumes output clean, searchable text, which is exactly what Applicant Tracking Systems like Workday, Greenhouse and Lever parse best.
Can I change the colour or fonts?
You can pick from several colour themes for this template. The typography stays LaTeX-grade across all of them.
Build your resume with this template
Fill in a form, choose a colour, and download an ATS-friendly PDF.
