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.