AI/ML Development Analyst

Job Summary

Commonfund is seeking a highly motivated AI/ML Development Analyst to design, develop, and deploy advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in AI/ML development, Agentic AI systems, Python programming, SQL, and web application development. Recent college grads with this experience through their degree program are welcome to apply.

This role involves building intelligent systems, developing data-driven models, and integrating AI capabilities into scalable applications for business processes at Commonfund. Candidates should have a strong analytical mindset and an interest in applying AI/ML solutions within the financial domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and AI-driven solutions for business and financial applications.
• Build and implement Agentic AI systems, including autonomous workflows and multi-agent architectures.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, model training workflows, and inference services.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and build predictive or decision-support models.
• Design and implement APIs and web-based interfaces for AI/ML solutions.
• Write efficient and scalable code using Python and related frameworks.
• Use SQL to query, transform, and analyze structured data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and data teams to integrate AI capabilities into applications.
• Evaluate new AI/ML techniques, frameworks, and research for potential adoption.
• Document models, algorithms, and system architectures.
• Ensure solutions follow best practices for security, scalability, and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong experience with Python programming.
• Minimum one year hands-on experience developing machine learning or AI-based solutions.
• Experience building or working with Agentic AI systems or autonomous AI workflows.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database systems.
• Experience with web development frameworks or API development.
• Experience with ML frameworks as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with financial data and developing financial applications.
• Experience with LLM integration, prompt engineering, and AI orchestration frameworks.
• Knowledge of data engineering pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience building production-grade AI applications.

Technical Skills

Programming & Development

• Python
• SQL
• REST APIs
• Web development (e.g., Svelte, FastAPI, or similar)
• Experience with C# programming and other Microsoft tools preferred.

AI/ML

• Machine learning model development
• LLM applications
• Agentic AI architecture
• Data analysis and feature engineering

Tools & Platforms (preferred)

• Git / version control
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Containerization (Docker)
• Data visualization tools

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Curiosity and continuous learning in AI technologies
• Ability to translate business problems into technical AI solutions
• Interest in applying AI within the financial and investment domain