From Résumé Builder to Tech Giant: Engineer’s Journey to Magnificent 7 Success
Staff Editor Tech Engineer’s Résumé Expertise Leads to Big Tech Success
Maulik Suchak, a lead software engineer with extensive résumé-building experience, has successfully leveraged his expertise to secure positions at top tech companies, including his current role at a Magnificent 7 company. Suchak’s journey began not with job hunting, but with the creation of a résumé-building platform that would eventually shape his career trajectory.
In 2013, Suchak co-founded CVsIntellect, a tool designed to assist peers in crafting strong résumés. The platform, which simplified the résumé creation process and guided users in content and structure, attracted thousands of users and reworked over 100,000 résumés. This experience provided Suchak with valuable insights into effective résumé content and presentation.
Applying these insights to his own job search materials, Suchak honed his storytelling and clarity skills, leading to job offers from prominent companies such as Microsoft and Yelp. At Yelp, he advanced to lead a team and gained further experience in résumé review while mentoring aspiring engineers.
In 2019, Suchak applied to several Big Tech positions, reaching final interviews at multiple companies. He ultimately accepted a position at a Magnificent 7 company in 2020, attributing his success to the compelling résumé he had crafted.
Based on his experience, Suchak recommends five key strategies for capturing the attention of Big Tech recruiters:
