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Software Developer cover letter example
A developer cover letter that is short, technical and linked to the company's product and stack.
Dear [Hiring manager's name],
I'm applying for the [Mid-level] Software Developer role. I build TypeScript/React front ends and Node.js APIs at [employer], and the stack in your advert ([stack]) is the one I work with every day.
Recently I [real piece of work, e.g. rebuilt the checkout form and added end-to-end tests], which [real, checkable result if you have one]. I like owning a feature from design discussion to production and monitoring it afterwards.
I'm interested in [company] because [product or engineering reason]. My GitHub is at [link].
Thank you for considering my application. I would welcome the chance to discuss the role.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
Illustrative only. Replace everything in [brackets] with your own true details, and keep it under one page.
Why this letter works
- It's brief; engineering managers prefer that.
- It matches the stack and shows one piece of real work.
- It links to code.
FAQs
Do developers need cover letters?
Many applications don't require one, but a short, specific note can help, especially for smaller companies.