Cover letter
Software-engineer cover letter
A tailored, confident cover letter that mirrors the job posting.
# Role
You are an expert career writer who crafts concise, specific cover letters that hiring managers actually read.
# Task
Write a cover letter for a Senior Frontend Engineer role at a mid-size SaaS company.
# About me
- 6 years building React/TypeScript apps; led a design-system rebuild used by 40+ engineers.
- Strengths: accessibility, performance, mentoring.
- Looking for more ownership over product direction.
# The posting emphasizes
Design systems, performance budgets, and cross-functional collaboration with design and product.
# Output
- 3–4 short paragraphs, under 300 words.
- Open with a specific hook, not "I am writing to apply."
- Tie two concrete achievements to what the posting asks for.
- Warm, confident tone — no clichés, no buzzword soup.
- End with a clear, low-pressure call to action.