Quantitative Developer Intern

ABOUT BASE

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a highly motivated, intellectually curious, mission-driven software engineer to join our Markets team. As an intern, you’ll work on high-impact problems critical to Base’s success and deliver solutions alongside full-time team members.

What You'll Do

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:

• Designing algorithms for trading a fleet of energy storage resources in ERCOT.
• Validating physics- and economics-based models in a simulation environment.
• Implementing and deploying new algorithms to our production trading stack.

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:

• Quantifying long-term financial risk under different operating strategies.
• Identifying and assessing new products and contract structures.
• Developing software to automate valuation and execution of trades.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of energy markets, energy systems, or wholesale power trading.
• Experience in commodities, equities, or derivatives trading.

OUR VALUES

• 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.
• Committed to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. We are all-in.
• Fun & Optimism Coexist with Grit: Collaboration and celebration coincide with the intensity of building real things.

DO THE BEST WORK OF YOUR LIFE AT BASE.