Hardware Intern in Seattle

We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam. About Plaid & Our Mission At Plaid, we are building the digital financial ecosystem of the future, giving millions of people the power and access to manage their financial lives seamlessly. Behind every great product is a team of people who need reliable, friction-free technology to do their best work. Dynamics & Your Impact As part of the TechOps team, you will design, build, and support a first-class computing environment that keeps our business secure and our employees productive. In this role, you will be the backbone of our in-office technical experience. By ensuring our conference rooms, networking systems, and daily workplace tools run smoothly without interruption, you enable every employee to focus on expanding financial access for everyone. What You’ll Do (Responsibilities & Impact) Enable Seamless Collaboration: Ensure audio-visual (AV) systems in conference rooms and shared office spaces function flawlessly so team members can connect seamlessly across global offices. Resolve In-Office Hardware & Tech Needs: Directly troubleshoot and resolve issues with printers, monitors, keyboards, and other office desk peripherals, minimizing downtime for your collea

About the Team The IT Services and Support team is responsible for providing seamless, efficient, and reliable IT solutions across the organization. We handle frontline IT support, manage vendor relationships and equipment inventory, and continuously improve our processes and documentation to enhance the overall employee experience. About the Role As an IT Support Specialist, you will be the first point of contact for troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues. Your responsibilities include resolving incoming support requests, coordinating with vendors for equipment procurement, repairs, and maintenance, and actively participating in process and systems improvement initiatives. We’re looking for people who are customer-focused, technically proficient, and proactive in enhancing IT processes. You should excel at clear communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, have robust expertise in IT systems (with a strong background in macOS, and ideally Windows), and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments. This role is based out of our Bellevue, San Francisco, or Mountain View office and requires 5 days in office per week. We offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will: Improve Support Systems and Processes : Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for improvement, support the creation and maintenance of repeatable workflows (such as onboarding and device imaging), and contribute innovative ideas during IT team meetings. Collaborate across OpenAI : Work closely with cross-functional teams (Security, Facilities, People Ops, etc.) to ensure seamless employee experiences. Clearly articulate issues, potential solutions, and timelines to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as Frontline IT Support : Serve as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting hardware, software, and network issues, ensuring prompt and reliable resolution of employee requests. Manage Vendors and