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Tommy Lee

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Research Intern, Model Foundations Team at Cohere
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Tommy Lee is a machine learning researcher at Cohere, specializing in AI model efficiency and multimodality. His experience includes developing transformer-based neural networks for Teslas Autopilot and working on robotics foundation models at NVIDIA. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Outside of his direct research, Tommy embraces a creative and resilient approach to problem-solving, summed up by his motto: "If at first you dont figure it out, have some cake. " This suggests a lighthearted personality and a belief in taking a step back to find solutions.

He co-founded a stealth startup focused on physical intelligence and robotics foundation models, raising seven figures from leaders at OpenAI, Microsoft, and Scale AI.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Research Intern, Model Foundations Team
Job Level
Junior
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Robotics Foundation Models
His work at NVIDIA focused on training robotics foundation models, and he co-founded a startup in the same space, indicating a primary professional passion.
Autonomous Vehicle AI
Developed transformer-based neural networks for Autopilot collision countermeasures at Tesla and worked on the hardware simulation engine for Robotaxi.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Research Intern, Model Foundations Team
Cohere
5-2025
Software Engineer, Physical AI
NVIDIA
1-2025 - 5-2025
Software Engineer, Autopilot & Vehicle SW
Tesla
Co-Founder
Stealth Startup
1-2024 - 5-2024
Software Engineer, Autopilot & Vehicle SW
Tesla
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Education
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc
University of Waterloo
International Baccalaureate
Johnston Heights Secondary School
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