Software Engineering Intern

About the role#

As a Software Engineering Intern at Base Power Company, you will ship production-grade code that impacts real-world energy systems. You will work across the entire stack, from firmware on home batteries and market-trading algorithms to internal operational tools and member-facing products. Interns work directly within the same codebases as full-time engineers on projects that influence how the company grows and how the power grid functions.

What you'll do#

• Design, build, and deploy software across the stack, including embedded systems, backend infrastructure, and user-facing products.
• Write code for real-world conditions where reliability is critical and failures have physical consequences.
• Develop internal tools to support market expansion, permitting, deployment complexity, and fleet operations at scale.
• Collaborate with hardware, deployment, and operations teams to solve interdisciplinary problems.

What you'll need#

• A strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and systems design.
• A demonstrated ability to build and ship working software through side projects, coursework, or prior internships.
• Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• A builder's mindset: you are curious, self-directed, and motivated by complex, meaningful problems.
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.

Location & details#

• Location: Austin, Texas
• Modality: On-site
• Term: Summer 2026
• Employment Type: Full-time intern
• Note: This position is unpaid and does not offer visa sponsorship.