<div>Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. To do that, we are building America’s Next-Generation Power Company; the first engineering-led, technology-focused, R&amp;D-driven electricity company. We are a team of tenacious engineers, operators, and creatives who have solved hard problems and are here to do it again.</div>At Base, we are reinventing the infrastructure that powers the nation's electric grid—and we view security not as a layer, but as a foundation. As we scale our distributed fleet of energy storage devices and the software that orchestrates them, security is essential to maintaining trust, resilience, and operational integrity. We are looking for an experienced security expert to expand and lead our security efforts across both edge and cloud systems.This role will be critical in safeguarding our edge device architecture, ensuring secure communications, hardening embedded Linux environments, and enforcing best-in-class security practices across our growing network. You'll help define and implement secure OTA update processes, manage identity and access control at scale, and respond proactively to evolving threats.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building and securing distributed systems—particularly in IoT, energy, or industrial environments—and is eager to shape the security posture of a fast-growing, mission-driven company from the ground up.<h3 style="line-height:1;">Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Harden communication protocols and manage firewall rules to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Design and maintain authentication mechanisms for device-to-cloud communication, including key rotation and certificate management.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Manage secrets and credentials securely across the fleet and development environments.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Continuously monitor, assess, and patch vulnerabilities across our embedded systems and infrastructure.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Lead incident response and forensics in the event of a security breach or anomaly.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Integrate security best practices into OTA update processes, ensuring updates are signed, validated, and securely distributed.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Collaborate with the software team to audit and improve code security, especially in fleet management and configuration tooling.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Help develop and enforce security policies and procedures to meet industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Maintain documentation and risk assessments for all security-critical systems.</li></ul><h3 style="line-height:1;">Required Skills / Qualifications:</h3><ul><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">3+ years of experience in security engineering, ideally in embedded, IoT, or industrial environments.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Strong knowledge of embedded Linux security and network security fundamentals.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Experience with certificate-based authentication, TLS, VPNs, and firewalls.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Familiarity with secure OTA update frameworks and encryption best practices.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Go.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Experience with tools like Wireshark, Zeek, or OSQuery for network monitoring and threat detection.</li><li style="font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.2;">Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.</li></ul><div>If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us. Together, we can usher in a new era of American energy abundance by developing the hardware, software, and deployment operations that make it possible.Our Values:We’re building a winning culture, and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. These are the values we expect you to embrace from day one:<ul><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">In-Person Work: We work full-time in the office. There is no hybrid or remote work.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Challenge Assumptions: We’re not here to do things the way they’ve always been done. We look for people who question the status quo and improve broken systems. We are guided by principles, not rules.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Operate with Urgency: Speed matters. We focus on what’s essential, make fast progress, and iterate quickly. Execution drives learning, and learning drives impact. Always have a bias for action.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Give &amp; Seek Feedback: We value intellectual honesty. We expect you to challenge ideas (even your own), give direct feedback, and receive it with humility.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Deliver: We are high achievers with a drive to win. We take end-to-end accountability for seeing our work through and delivering on our responsibilities.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Think Like an Owner: We are all owners of the business. We use our time and resources wisely and take personal responsibility for our impact on the bottom line.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Be Opinionated: Great people make decisions with imperfect information. Eliminate murky ownership and drive towards decisions.</li><li style="font-style:italic;font-family:arial , helvetica , sans-serif;font-size:10pt;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);line-height:1.3;">Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5 job. We are building something hard, and that requires real commitment.</li></ul></div>

Base is the modern power company for the electric era. We are building a reliable and affordable home energy service — powered by distributed batteries. Our technology supports the grid during times of peak need and protects customers during outages — for a fraction of the cost of other solutions.Our team is made up of engineers and operators from some of the world’s best technology companies. If you are passionate about pushing forward cutting-edge technology and delivering world-class customer experiences — we want you at Base. We are headquartered in Austin, TX and are growing quickly.

Security Engineer

<div>Our mission at Base is to fix the power grid and enable affordable and reliable electricity for all. To do that, we are building America’s Next-Generation Power Company; the first engineering-led, technology-focused, R&amp;D-driven electricity company. We are a team of tenacious engineers, operators, and creatives who have solved hard problems and are here to do it again.</div>At Base, we are reinventing the infrastructure that powers the nation's electric grid—and we view security not as a layer, but as a foundation. As we scale our distributed fleet of energy storage devices and the software that orchestrates them, security is essential to maintaining trust, resilience, and operational integrity. We are looking for an experienced security expert to expand and lead our security efforts across both edge and cloud systems.This role will be critical in safeguarding our edge device architecture, ensuring secure communications, hardening embedded Linux environments, and enforcing best-in-class security practices across our growing network. You'll help define and implement secure OTA update processes, manage identity and access control at scale, and respond proactively to evolving threats.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building and securing distributed systems—particularly in IoT, energy, or industrial environments—and is eager to shape the security posture of a fast-growing, mission-driven company from the ground up.<h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Harden communication protocols and manage firewall rules to prevent unauthorized access and lateral movement.</li><li>Design and maintain authentication mechanisms for device-to-cloud communication, including key rotation and certificate management.</li><li>Manage secrets and credentials securely across the fleet and development environments.</li><li>Continuously monitor, assess, and patch vulnerabilities across our embedded systems and infrastructure.</li><li>Lead incident response and forensics in the event of a security breach or anomaly.</li><li>Integrate security best practices into OTA update processes, ensuring updates are signed, validated, and securely distributed.</li><li>Collaborate with the software team to audit and improve code security, especially in fleet management and configuration tooling.</li><li>Help develop and enforce security policies and procedures to meet industry standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).</li><li>Maintain documentation and risk assessments for all security-critical systems.</li></ul><h3>Required Skills / Qualifications:</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field.</li><li>3+ years of experience in security engineering, ideally in embedded, IoT, or industrial environments.</li><li>Strong knowledge of embedded Linux security and network security fundamentals.</li><li>Experience with certificate-based authentication, TLS, VPNs, and firewalls.</li><li>Familiarity with secure OTA update frameworks and encryption best practices.</li><li>Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or Go.</li><li>Experience with tools like Wireshark, Zeek, or OSQuery for network monitoring and threat detection.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.</li></ul><div>If you’re passionate about tackling one of the most critical challenges of our time, now is the time to join us. Together, we can usher in a new era of American energy abundance by developing the hardware, software, and deployment operations that make it possible.Our Values:We’re building a winning culture, and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. These are the values we expect you to embrace from day one:<ul><li>In-Person Work: We work full-time in the office. There is no hybrid or remote work.</li><li>Challenge Assumptions: We’re not here to do things the way they’ve always been done. We look for people who question the status quo and improve broken systems. We are guided by principles, not rules.</li><li>Operate with Urgency: Speed matters. We focus on what’s essential, make fast progress, and iterate quickly. Execution drives learning, and learning drives impact. Always have a bias for action.</li><li>Give &amp; Seek Feedback: We value intellectual honesty. We expect you to challenge ideas (even your own), give direct feedback, and receive it with humility.</li><li>Deliver: We are high achievers with a drive to win. We take end-to-end accountability for seeing our work through and delivering on our responsibilities.</li><li>Think Like an Owner: We are all owners of the business. We use our time and resources wisely and take personal responsibility for our impact on the bottom line.</li><li>Be Opinionated: Great people make decisions with imperfect information. Eliminate murky ownership and drive towards decisions.</li><li>Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5 job. We are building something hard, and that requires real commitment.</li></ul></div>

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