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Software Engineer cover letter template

[Your name]
[Phone] · [Email] · [City]

[Date]

[Hiring manager's name]
[Company name]

Dear [Hiring manager's name],

I am applying for the Software Engineer position at [Company name], advertised on [where you saw it]. With [X] years of experience in JavaScript and TypeScript, I believe I can help your team [one goal from the job ad].

In my current role at [Current employer], I built a payments service handling 50,000 transactions a day with 99.9% uptime. I also cut page load time by 45% by moving to server-side rendering and image optimisation. I'm proud of these results because [why they mattered to the business].

What draws me to [Company name] is [something specific: a product, project, value or recent news]. I would bring the same focus on React and measurable results to the role.

I have attached my CV and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Yours sincerely,
[Your name]

How this cover letter is built

  1. Opening: the job you're applying for, where you saw it, and the one thing you'll help with.
  2. Evidence: two results with numbers from your current or last job.
  3. Why them: something specific about the company, so the letter can't be sent anywhere else.
  4. Close: point to your CV and ask for a conversation.
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Questions

How long should a cover letter be?

Under one page: three or four short paragraphs, about 250 to 400 words.

Do I still need a cover letter in 2026?

Often, yes. Many employers in Pakistan, the Gulf and the UK still read them, and a short tailored letter can set you apart when the CV pile is large.

What should I replace in this template?

Everything in [square brackets], plus the two achievements: use your own numbers. Mention the company by name at least twice.

Should the cover letter match my CV design?

It helps. CVLumo's cover letter builder uses the same fonts and colour as your CV and can start from your CV and the job ad.

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