Talent Acquisition Specialist

ABOUT CODEWAY

Codeway is a global consumer tech company with more than 400M users worldwide.

Since 2020, we’ve built and scaled 60+ mobile apps across creativity, productivity, wellness, language learning, and entertainment.

Our flagship apps — Retake AI, Cleanup, Learna, and DramaPops — and many of them lead their categories globally. In 2024, we became the most downloaded app publisher on iOS, driven by cutting-edge AI research, sharp data-driven execution, and a relentless focus on product and marketing.

We’re a team of 300+ people across İstanbul and Barcelona who bring curiosity, passion, trust, and ownership to everything we build. Recognized as a #1 LinkedIn Top Startup and a Great Place to Work in Europe, Codeway is where ambitious people do their life’s best work.

We’re building the next generation of consumer tech and reimagining what mobile apps can be.

This is Codeway. This is our way. Join us.

POSITION

Building a dream team while sustaining a matchless culture? It's one of the hardest — and most rewarding — challenges out there. As the Talent Acquisition team of Codeway, our mission is to build a unique company, one team member at a time, with people from diverse backgrounds who share a common passion: creating the best mobile apps that reach millions of users worldwide. People are at the heart of everything we do, and our goal is to create the most productive environment surrounded by the best possible colleagues.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist who will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment processes. In this role, you will work closely with Talent Acquisition Business Partners, hiring managers, and business leaders to attract, assess, and hire exceptional talent across different functions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Owning the full 360° recruitment cycle, covering everything from kick-off through offer and onboarding.


• Working closely with TA Business Partners on global hiring initiatives.


• Proactively sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct headhunting in a fast-paced startup environment.


• Partnering with hiring managers throughout the entire recruitment process, including interview design, candidate evaluations, and offer negotiations.


• Contributing to our unique company culture by bringing the right people together and championing Codeway's employer brand.


• Collaborating with executives to design and implement effective talent acquisition strategies aligned with business priorities.


• Tracking and using recruiting metrics to continuously improve hiring efficiency, candidate quality, and process outcomes.


• Identifying opportunities to improve the candidate experience based on feedback and process data.


• Keeping up with industry trends and continuously refining our hiring roadmap.
  
  

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in recruitment, preferably within technology, product-driven, startup, scale-up, or fast-paced environments.


• Proven ability to manage high-volume, full-cycle recruitment across multiple roles and business functions.


• Strong sourcing skills across a range of platforms and techniques.


• Ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and hiring managers across Barcelona and Istanbul offices.


• Highly organized, with the ability to prioritize your own workload and manage multiple processes simultaneously.


• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills; communicates clearly, confidently, and with a strong people focus.


• Flexibility and resilience to adapt in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.


• Proficiency in ATS systems.


• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.


• Experience or a strong eagerness to work with global candidates.

WHAT WE OFFER

· Great Place to Work. As our top team member, you'll be a part of a fast-growing startup and have the privilege to enjoy our accredited “BEST WORKPLACES” environment, ranked first among all workplaces.

· A Competitive Compensation Package. Long story short, we take care of you.

· A Meal Compensation. That is actually enough for a decent & nutritious lunch, we’re not following the industry standard.

· Full Health Benefits. To keep you away from all the trouble, we provide unlimited private health insurance and cover the HPV vaccine.

· Pet Adoption Support. We cover the primary healthcare expenses, parasite vaccinations, and microchip costs that may arise within the first year after employees adopt a pet.

· Cool Tech Stack. Macbook, iPhone 15 Pro, magic mouse, magic keyboard; an adjustable desk with a 4K screen and any other gadget you may need in your job.

· Sport Activities Support. We care about your physical wellbeing and support your gym membership.

· Learning Never Ends! Training budget to help you grow in your role, gain new skills, and learn new things.

· Udemy Free Pass. An unlimited Udemy subscription.

· Flexible Schedule & Unlimited Vacations. This isn’t a “clock in, clock out” company. We care about your productivity, not tracking every minute you’re on site. It’s up to you to always be responsible with your work, no matter where you are or what schedule you’re keeping.

· English Course Support. Be more global and perform best at your work.

· Comprehensive Well-being Support. Through our partnership with Meditopia, we now offer free psychological counseling, along with additional services like dietitian, personal trainer, parenting consultant, physiotherapist, child & adolescent therapist, and face-to-face counseling for employees in Istanbul.

· A Top-Notch Office. Located at the heart of Istanbul, right next to Levent Metro Station at Ferko Signature.

· Codebrew. Yes, you’ve heard it right: We love coffee so much that we’ve built our own coffee shop inside our office, where we also provide healthy snacks at certain hours.

· Free Breakfast. At Codebrew - every morning at 9:30 AM.

· No Dress Code. Dress as you like.

· Happy Hours Every Friday. Every. Single. Friday. When it’s 5 PM: Screens off, party on! (Check out Codeway on Instagram)

· Dream Team. Average Codeway member is young, talented, and passionate - which makes our working environment extremely dynamic. Need proof? Take a look at our Instagram.

· Gaming Area. Whenever you need to take a break from hard work and relax with your favorite games, our PS5 corner will be waiting for you.

· Software Support. Subscription to any software you might need to perform at your best.

· Public Transportation Support. Daily public transportation support is on us, covered by an additional monthly compensation.

· Parent Support. Becoming a parent is a big moment, and Codeway celebrates it with you. We offer a one-time grant to support our new parents.

· Massage Room. When you need a moment to recharge and unwind, our massage chair room will be ready to offer you a relaxing break.

THE RECRUITING PROCESS

We are committed to keeping our recruitment process short and transparent. Here’s how it looks like:

1. Application: Send us your CV or LinkedIn profile. You can also just write a few words about yourself.


2. Case Study: We might send you a task to solve.


3. Talent & Culture Interview: Let’s talk about your experience & expectations and see what we can achieve together.


4. Technical Interview: You will meet with future team lead to go over the case and your technical capabilities in detail.


5. Reference Check: We will contact your references to gain insights into your past experiences and work ethic.


6. Welcome Aboard! You are now a part of the team.