Muhammad Zeeshan Shabbir is a Berlin-based mobile architect building apps used by millions.
I'm an Android engineer with deep roots in fintech, payments, ride-hailing, and delivery — across both B2B and B2C products. My work spans software architecture, team leadership, and hands-on building: dev tooling, mobile infrastructure, observability, and mobile security.
Currently I work at Delivery Hero on the rider app powering Foodpanda, Foodora, and Talabat — 15M+ downloads across 70+ countries. Before that I improved booking flows at Careem, the Middle East's #1 super app (acquired by Uber for $3.1B), and led a team of 10 engineers building EasyPaisa, Pakistan's top mobile wallet, from the ground up.
I care about the unglamorous things that make apps last: release management, developer experience, third-party SDK hygiene, and app quality. I write about those here.
Experience
Senior Software EngineerDelivery HeroMay 2022 — Present
Enhance the Android rider app (15M+ downloads) for a global food delivery platform operating in 70+ countries under 10 brands including Foodpanda, Foodora & Talabat. Work on mobile infrastructure, release management, and dev tooling; secure the app against reverse engineering; implemented server-driven UIs.
Software Engineer IICareemAug 2020 — Apr 2022
Improved the ride-hailing experience of the Middle East's #1 super app (acquired by Uber for $3.1B), optimizing booking flows within and between cities across 15 countries. Refactored the booking module from a legacy codebase to unidirectional data flow with Square Workflow.
Application ArchitectTelenor Microfinance BankMar 2018 — Aug 2020
Led a team of 10 Android developers building EasyPaisa, Pakistan's top mobile wallet with 10M+ downloads. Designed the app's architecture and technical infrastructure from the ground up, and translated business requirements into technical solution documents aligned with the bank's technology strategy.
Software Engineer, Mobile AppsEvamp & SaangaJun 2017 — Mar 2018
Developed and maintained telecom e-care mobile applications for clients across sectors, including the Bakcell Azerbaijan self-care app.
Selected work
Roadrunner Rider App15M+ downloads
Rider app for Foodpanda, Foodora & Talabat. Built help center and delivery flows, and server-driven UIs.
Careem Super App10M+ downloads
Ride-hailing, delivery & payments super app across 15 countries. Contributed to ride-hailing booking flows.
EasyPaisa10M+ downloads
Pakistan's top e-wallet and digital financial services platform, designed and built from the ground up.
StreamKarr50M+ downloads
Social broadcasting app. Fixed memory leaks and built animations.
Writing
Now
Working on mobile infrastructure, release tooling, and app hardening at Delivery Hero. Exploring Kotlin Multiplatform and writing about mobile architecture. Based in Berlin on a Blue Card.