Quantitative Developer Intern

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.