Quantitative Developer Intern

Base Power · Software Engineering

Where: Austin, TX
Posted: Sep 14

Algorithms & Optimization:

At Base, we operate distributed energy resources that trade in real-time electricity and ancillary service markets. You’ll help design and implement sequential decision algorithms that determine when and how to trade. Responsibilities will include:

Risk & Trading:

Base also enters into financial contracts to hedge against volatility in electricity markets. You’ll help identify, evaluate, and automate new hedging strategies. Responsibilities will include:

What you'd do

First-principles thinker with a strong problem-solving mindset.
Expertise in optimization techniques and sequential decision-making algorithms.
Proficiency in statistics, machine learning, and data-driven decision-making.
Strong software engineering skills, including test-driven development and CI/CD workflows.
Proficiency in Python and SQL; ability to write clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.
Everyone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.
Strong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.

About Base Power · Software Engineering

Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time. We’re looking for a highly motivated, intellectually curious, mission-driven software engineer to join our Markets tea…