H.I.G. Capital is hiring a Forward-Deployed AI Specialist - Myworkdayjobs.com

The Forward-Deployed AI Specialist will be embedded within H.I.G. Capital’s portfolio companies to drive measurable business impact through AI-powered automation. This role operates within Portfolio Operations, reporting to the Operating Partner, AI, and works closely with Strategy & Transformation Operating Partners to identify and execute high-value AI initiatives using leading platforms.

What You'll Do

• Design and build AI automation solutions using Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Codex, Gemini, and other leading platforms, including agentic workflows, document processing pipelines, and intelligent assistants.
• Develop custom Skills, plugins, and MCP (Model Context Protocol) integrations to extend AI capabilities within portfolio company environments.
• Implement prompt engineering frameworks and governance structures to ensure reliable, secure, production-grade AI outputs that comply with data security and access control requirements.
• Build and deploy solutions across common enterprise functions including finance, operations, sales, marketing, customer service, HR, and legal.
• Evaluate and recommend third-party AI and automation platforms (e.g., n8n, Zapier, Make, vertical SaaS AI tools) when building in-house is not the optimal path.
• Manage vendor relationships, implementation timelines, and deliverables, holding partners accountable for performance targets.
• Architect integrations between AI tools and current systems to create seamless automated workflows.
• Partner with portfolio company executives and H.I.G. Strategy & Transformation Operating Partners to scope and execute AI initiatives with clear ROI metrics (e.g., labor hours saved, error reduction, EBITDA impact).
• Deliver measurable results within compressed private equity timescales, typically targeting quick wins within 30 to 60 days alongside longer-horizon transformation projects.
• Provide clear, data-backed progress updates to H.I.G.’s operating and investment teams, emphasizing direct business impact.
• Train portfolio company end users on deployed AI solutions and automated workflows, ensuring teams can operate and iterate on implementations independently.
• Drive change management to ensure sustained adoption, working with leadership to address resistance, communicate value, and embed new tools into daily workflows.
• Create solution documentation, user guides, and runbooks for each implementation, enabling teams to manage tools without ongoing external support.
• Develop case studies, repeatable plays, and playbooks from completed engagements to enable cross-pollination of proven AI solutions across H.I.G.’s portfolio.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software development, solutions engineering, automation engineering, AI/ML implementation, or technical consulting, with clear evidence of solutions shipped to production.
• Hands-on proficiency with AI development platforms such as Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, or comparable agentic AI tools.
• Strong development skills in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or similar languages, with the ability to build production-grade automation solutions.
• Experience with API integrations, MCP servers, webhook architectures, and connecting AI tools to existing business systems.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) architectures, and AI agent design patterns.
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into working technical solutions, moving from scoping through development to production deployment.
• Track record of delivering projects on compressed timelines with measurable business outcomes.
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent engagements across different companies, industries, and stakeholder groups.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree preferred but not required if offset by demonstrated hands-on expertise.
• Prior experience working across multiple companies or industries simultaneously is a plus.
• Private equity or consulting experience is valued but not required.

Technical Stack

Claude Code, Claude Cowork, Codex, Gemini, Cursor, Windsurf, n8n, Zapier, Make, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, API integrations, MCP servers, webhook architectures, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), prompt engineering, AI agent design patterns

Team & Environment

Part of the Portfolio Operations team within H.I.G. Capital, partnering with Strategy & Transformation Operating Partners and investment teams. The team comprises over 500 investment professionals, reporting to the Operating Partner, AI.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role with flexible/remote work options and approximately 40% travel to portfolio company sites for on-site discovery sessions, solution deployment, and training. Locations include Miami, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong.