troupe-standup/wizard-work/quill/cover-letter-draft.md

Cover Letter Draft — Software Engineer

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Software Engineer position at [Company]. With [X years] of experience building production systems and a focus on clean, maintainable code, I am confident I can contribute immediately to your team.

Key strengths I bring:

• Systems design and implementation in high-throughput environments
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems
• Proven ability to deliver features on schedule with minimal technical debt
• Effective communication across engineering and non-engineering stakeholders

I am particularly drawn to [Company] because of [specific reason — product, mission, team, technology]. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your needs.

Sincerely, [Candidate Name]