About the role#
As a software engineering intern, you will contribute to the full technology stack at Base Power Company. This includes embedded firmware for home batteries, backend infrastructure for power trading, internal tools for fleet operations, and user-facing products. You will work on production systems where code has physical consequences for the energy grid and home power reliability. Interns work directly within the same codebases as full-time engineers on projects that support company expansion and grid operations.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and deploy production-grade software across the stack, ranging from embedded systems to backend infrastructure and user-facing applications.
- Write code for real-world conditions where reliability is a primary requirement.
- Develop internal tools to manage permitting, deployment complexity, and the orchestration of field operations at scale.
- Collaborate with hardware, deployment, and operations teams to solve interdisciplinary problems.
- Focus on specific areas including fleet software, internal automation and data pipelines, market infrastructure, or product engineering.
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 previous internships.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.
- A builder's mindset characterized by curiosity and a self-directed approach to complex problems.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
Location & details#
- Location: Austin, Texas.
- Term: Summer 2026.
- Modality: This is an on-site, full-time position.
- Note: This position is unpaid and does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Base Power Company
Base Power Company operates in the energy technology sector. Founded in 2023, the firm focuses on modernizing electrical grid infrastructure. It deploys a network of distributed batteries to support power demand across the United States. The company is based in Austin and employs over 400 people.
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