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HardwareEngineering
Firmware Engineering Intern
Base Power · Software Engineering
- Where
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- Sep 14
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.
At Base, we're building America's next-generation power company. Firmware is the layer where our software meets the hardware sitting on real homes, making millisecond-level decisions that keep the fleet stable, balance the grid, protect the hardware, and keep the lights on when things go wrong.
As a firmware engineering intern, you won't just observe how these systems work. You'll help build them.
What you'd do
- Solid understanding of C/C++, embedded systems concepts, and basic computer architecture.
- Experience from coursework, side projects, or prior internships involving microcontrollers, RTOS, sensor integration, robotics, power electronics, or other embedded systems.
- Interest in how real systems behave. Timing diagrams, interrupts, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and debugging actual hardware.
- Clear, concise communicator who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments.
- Builder's mindset. Curious, self-directed, and drawn to problems that actually matter.
- 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.