SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP COVER LETTER TEMPLATE

[Your Full Name]
[Your Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
[Your GitHub Profile URL - optional]
[Your LinkedIn Profile URL - optional]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager's Full Name]
[Their Job Title]
[Company Name]
[Company Street Address]
[City, State ZIP Code]

Dear [Hiring Manager's Name],

Building a [type of application - e.g., mobile app, web platform, game] that helps [target users] [solve what problem] connected my coding skills with real needs. The project gained [metric - e.g., 300 users, 5-star reviews, featured in app store] in its first [timeframe], teaching me valuable lessons about [technical learning - e.g., user experience, agile development, API integration] that I'm ready to apply as a software engineering intern at [Company Name].

My [Computer Science/Software Engineering/related major] coursework at [University Name] has given me strong foundations in [programming languages - e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java]. I have experience building [type of projects] using [specific technologies/frameworks]. In [specific project or coursework], I [specific technical accomplishment], which required [technical skill/approach] and resulted in [outcome]. I'm also familiar with [additional technologies - e.g., Git, React, Node.js, SQL] and committed to writing clean, efficient code.

[Company Name]'s work on [specific product/technology/project] excites me because [specific reason showing research and genuine interest]. I'm particularly interested in [specific technical area or team - e.g., backend development, mobile apps, machine learning] and believe my experience with [relevant technology] would let me contribute meaningfully. Your team's focus on [company value or technical approach] matches my development philosophy.

I look forward to discussing how my technical skills and problem-solving abilities can benefit [Company Name]'s development team. I'm available for an interview at your convenience and eager to learn from your experienced engineers while contributing to your projects.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]


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CUSTOMIZATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Replace ALL [bracketed text] with your specific information
2. Include links to GitHub projects or portfolio if you have them
3. Mention specific programming languages and technologies from the job posting
4. Reference actual projects you've built (even class projects count)
5. Research their tech stack and mention relevant experience
6. Keep technical jargon balanced - enough to show competence, not so much it's overwhelming
7. Proofread code-related terms carefully for accuracy
8. Save as PDF with filename: YourName_CoverLetter_CompanyName.pdf