Cover Letter

February 24, 2026

1234 University Blvd
Orlando, FL 32817
(954) 997-9646

Hiring Manager
Meta Platforms, Inc.
4839 Roads St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in the Software Engineer position at Meta. I learned about this opportunity through LinkedIn and am excited about the possibility of solving complex problems to improve the Meta community.

As an Honors Computer Science major at the University of Central Florida with a 4.0 GPA, I bring strong technical skills and a passion for building impactful software.

My coursework in Data Structures, Discrete Structures, Linear Algebra, and Differential Equations has given me a strong theoretical and programming foundation in Java, C++, and Python. As an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Intro to C, I led study groups for 140 students and developed exercises to strengthen debugging and algorithmic thinking.

Additionally, during my internship with AISquared and the National Security Agency, I researched Large Language Model APIs, used Python and SQL for data analysis, and presented findings to stakeholders.

I have also developed scalable systems, including a multiplayer competitive programming platform using Express.js, WebSockets, and Next.js.

I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Drake Austin