Technical Investment Operations Associate

Alpaca VC

Building AI-powered operating systems for venture capital. Working on strategic concepts into production systems with Python, LLMs, and workflows.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Python programming and API integrations, with a solid understanding of LLMs and workflow automation tools. Capable of translating business requirements into effective technical solutions in a dynamic environment.

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Python ProgrammingAPI IntegrationWorkflow Automation ToolsLLMs UnderstandingGitHub Project Experience

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Hard Skills

PythonScripting LanguagesData ProcessingAPI IntegrationsJSONWebhooksDebuggingPrompt EngineeringProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

N8nMakeZapierGitHub

Industry Keywords

AI-Powered SystemsVenture CapitalStartup OperationsTechnical PMData Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Building AI-powered operating systems for venture capital
Working directly with a Principal to turn strategic concepts into production systems using Python, LLMs, and new architectures
Deploying workflows across portfolio companies after establishing them

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-3 years experience in a technical role (engineering, technical PM, data analytics, or startup operations)
Python or other scripting language fundamentals with experience writing scripts for data processing and API integrations
Familiarity with workflow automation tools (n8n, Make, Zapier) or willingness to learn quickly
Comfortable working with APIs, JSON, webhooks, and debugging integration issues
Basic understanding of LLMs and prompt engineering concepts
GitHub with actual projects (not just coursework) demonstrating practical problem-solving
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions without hand-holding
Comfortable with ambiguity—we're building new systems, not maintaining established ones

Benefits

Comp & perks

Direct exposure to deal flow and investment conversations at a top seed-stage fund
Ownership over technical systems that matter strategically—not IT support work
Work directly with senior investors who understand and value technical work
Portfolio of AI automation work you can showcase to future employers
Path to deploy systems across portfolio companies as we scale
Competitive compensation with potential opportunities for upside across a multi-strategy firm