About Higher Order Capital

Higher Order Capital is an institutional investment firm that transforms resilient businesses through applied AI and systematic automation. We combine proven operational expertise with sophisticated technology enablement to accelerate value creation. Our portfolio companies achieve sustainable competitive advantages by deploying practical automation solutions at institutional scale.

About the Role

As an Applied Automation & AI Engineer on our Command team, you'll be at the forefront of transforming businesses through practical AI implementation and automation. You'll work directly with portfolio companies and internal teams to develop, implement, and refine automation playbooks that create measurable value in days, not months.

This role offers a unique opportunity to blend technical innovation with business transformation, working in a fast-paced environment where your solutions have immediate, visible impact. You'll be deploying automation across our three key pillars: Agentic AI, Human AI, and Physical AI.

What You'll Do

You'll forward deploy within portfolio companies to implement AI-powered solutions that transform operations and drive measurable results. This includes building intelligent systems that can execute complex tasks autonomously while creating tools that amplify domain expertise rather than replace it.

A significant part of your role will involve refining our playbooks by systematically capturing learnings across implementations. You'll focus on driving rapid value creation—delivering solutions that demonstrate ROI in days or weeks, not months or years. Throughout your work, you'll collaborate closely with domain experts, business leaders, and fellow automation specialists to ensure alignment and maximum impact.

Communication Excellence

At Higher Order Capital, we believe exceptional communication is fundamental to our success. In this role, you'll need to articulate complex technical concepts with clarity and precision, whether speaking with portfolio company executives, domain experts, or fellow automation specialists. We expect proactive, transparent communication that bridges the gap between technical possibilities and business outcomes. This means documenting implementations thoroughly, sharing insights across teams, and ensuring alignment through consistent updates on automation initiatives. When challenges arise—as they inevitably do—we value those who communicate earlier and more completely, allowing the team to collaborate on solutions. Your ability to translate technical complexities into accessible explanations will be essential in building trust and driving adoption of automation solutions.

What We're Looking For

We seek candidates with a creative problem-solving mindset who approach challenges with pragmatism and find innovative ways to deliver value quickly. Technical aptitude is essential—you should be comfortable working with technology and able to quickly learn new tools and platforms as needed.

Your enthusiasm for AI should be evident in how you've integrated LLMs into your daily workflow and problem-solving approach. You understand the nuances between different models and know when to apply them for maximum effect. Domain understanding in business operations, finance, or related fields will help you connect automation opportunities to business outcomes.

Requirements

• Light coding ability in JavaScript or Python with a focus on practical implementation
• Strong familiarity with multiple LLMs (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.) and experience using them across different applications
• Experience with workflow automation platforms (n8n, Make, Zapier, etc.)
• Experience with business intelligence or data visualization tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau, Power BI)
• Bachelor's degree in any field (business, finance, or technical backgrounds all welcome)
• Strong professional references that can speak to your problem-solving abilities
• A portfolio of automation projects or tools you've built (professional or personal)

Ideal Background

We're less concerned with traditional credentials and more interested in your ability to create practical automation solutions. You might be an accountant who built automation scripts to streamline month-end processes, a business analyst who deployed LLM-powered tools to enhance reporting, or a self-taught technologist who has consistently found ways to work smarter through automation.

We value digital natives who understand how to leverage technology to solve business problems. Most importantly, you should prioritize speed of execution and practical results over perfect theoretical solutions.

Why Join Us

At Higher Order Capital, you'll have the opportunity to directly influence the success of portfolio companies worth $30-150M. You'll apply cutting-edge AI technologies to solve real business problems while developing expertise across multiple industries and automation domains.

Our culture prizes precision, boldness, and human elevation. We believe technology should amplify human potential, not replace it. Join us in creating sustainable value through systematic automation that elevates humans and transforms businesses in an AI-accelerated economy.