Operations Engineer [Data & Internal Tools]

Location

Austin

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

On-site

Department

Operations

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

We are seeking versatile operators to build and scale the internal tools and data infrastructure that power Base’s core operations. You’ll write code, automate manual workflows, and create data pipelines that improve speed, accuracy, and cost across our growing business.

As part of our Operations team, you will lead various initiatives that surround internal software tooling for our member pipeline, financial operations, and deployments. You’ll be the glue that builds, automates, and maintains the systems and processes that enable us to deliver batteries on the grid faster and more cost effective than anyone. On any given day you may be building software tools to process customers, automating our repetitive processes that are used for each hardware installation, or analyzing our customer pipeline to find opportunities to reduce time spent per customer and improve the customer experience.

What You’ll Do

• Build and optimize internal tools used for accounting, warehouse & inventory management, our installers in the field, and supply chain.
• Design, document, and implement operations using these new tools - leading efforts across teams to implement.
• Write custom software applications utilizing Odoo, ReTool, and others
• Build dashboards and data visualization for monitoring key operational metrics
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, accounting, and field teams to identify bottlenecks and build scalable solutions

What You’ll Bring

• Proficiency in Python, SQL or similar languages
• Experience with data modeling and workflow automation
• Familiarity with ERP systems (Odoo a plus) and low-code platforms such as Retool, CRMs, or internal APIs
• A track record of solving business problems through automation, scripting, and data - turning manual processes into scalable systems
• Builder’s mindset - you thrive in operational complexity and enjoy bridging the gap between engineering and day-to-day operations
• Highly organized and execution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and urgency to see projects through from concept to completion
• Experience working in a tech-enabled operations environment (e.g., energy, logistics, or manufacturing), where software meets the physical world preferred

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.
• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.
• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.
• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.
• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.
• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.
• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.
• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.