Quantitative Developer Intern

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’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

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.