By Seniority Level · Any
Reaching out to Engineering Manager
Exploring opportunities under specific manager
Subject
Interested in opportunities on your team at [Company Name]
Alternate subject lines
Email body
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! My name is [Your Name], and I'm a [Your Role] with [X years] of experience in [your expertise]. I came across your profile and was really impressed by [specific thing - e.g., "your team's work on [project/feature]" or "your approach to [engineering practice]" or "your post about [topic]"]. I'm currently exploring opportunities at[Company Name] and would love to learn more about your team, the problems you're solving, and the type of engineers who thrive on your team. My background includes: • [Relevant experience 1] • [Relevant experience 2] • [Relevant experience 3] Resume: [Resume Link] GitHub: [GitHub Profile] I believe my experience in [specific skill/domain] could be valuable to your team, especially for [specific challenge or project if you know about it]. Would you be open to a brief 20-minute chat? I'd love to hear about your team's roadmap and how I might be able to contribute. Thank you for considering! Best regards, [Your Name] [LinkedIn Profile]
Tips for success
- Show you've researched their team specifically
- Mention specific projects or initiatives they're working on
- Ask about team culture and dynamics
- Demonstrate understanding of management challenges
- Be professional but personable
Do's and don'ts
Do
- Research the team's recent work and projects
- Show interest in their management philosophy
- Ask thoughtful questions about the team
- Demonstrate how you'd fit into team dynamics
- Follow up professionally
Don't
- Don't skip straight to asking for a job
- Don't ignore the team's specific focus area
- Don't be generic - personalize for their team
- Don't forget managers care about team fit
- Don't overlook their management style/philosophy
Placeholders
[Name]Manager's first name[Your Name]Your full name[Your Role]Your current role[X years]Your years of experience[Your expertise]Your area of expertise[Specific thing]Something about their team/work[Company Name]Company name[Relevant experience]Your relevant background[Resume Link]Google Drive/Dropbox link to resume[GitHub Profile]Your GitHub URL[Specific skill/domain]Your relevant skills[Specific challenge]Challenge their team faces[LinkedIn Profile]Your LinkedIn URLFollow-up email
7-10 days after initial emailFollowing up - Interested in your team
Hi [Name], I hope you're doing well! I wanted to follow up on my message about opportunities on your team at [Company Name]. I'm still very interested in learning more about your team's work and how I might contribute. Thank you! Best regards, [Your Name]
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