Hi, I'm Mejdi Lassidi, a senior software engineer with 14+ years of experience specializing in iOS and React Native development. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, architecting mobile solutions, and delivering features that drive business impact. I'm passionate about elegant user experiences, developer productivity, and AI. I thrive on mentoring engineers, optimizing performance, and shipping products that matter.

Mejdi Lassidi

Hi, I'm Mejdi Lassidi, a senior software engineer with 14+ years of experience specializing in iOS and React Native development. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, architecting mobile solutions, and delivering features that drive business impact. I'm passionate about elegant user experiences, developer productivity, and AI. I thrive on mentoring engineers, optimizing performance, and shipping products that matter.

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Hi, I’m Mejdi Lassidi, a senior software engineer with 14+ years of experience specializing in iOS and React Native development. I enjoy leading cross-functional teams, architecting mobile solutions, and delivering features that drive business impact.

I’m passionate about elegant user experiences, developer productivity, and AI. I thrive on mentoring engineers, optimizing performance, and shipping products that matter.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Staff Developer at Shopify
May 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Co-led the React Native migration for Shopify Point of Sale and Shopify Mobile apps. Led multiple projects/initiatives such as: the mobile launch of Shopify's Starter Plan, adding Tap to Pay capability to Shopify mobile, integrating the AI assistant Sidekick into Shopify Mobile.
iOS Lead / Engineering Manager / Senior Engineer at Careem (acquired by Uber)
November 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Revamped iOS app's core booking experience; improved login, signup, and onboarding; architected and led the first version of Peer-to-Peer money transfer feature; mentored iOS engineers and enforced best practices; led two cross-platform teams and managed 8 direct reports.
Senior iOS Engineer at noon
May 1, 2017 - September 24, 2025
Built a new e-commerce app in Swift from scratch with a top-tier team; architected and owned multiple sections of the iOS app, such as search and login; served as technical lead for distributed iOS engineers, mentoring and coordinating with outsourced teams.
iOS Team Lead at Huawei Technologies
July 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Led 6-7 iOS engineers delivering IPTV apps for major MENA telecom companies; developed a high-performance video player in Objective-C, enabling multi-device streaming with advanced playback controls.
Senior iOS Engineer at FTC Telecom
August 1, 2014 - September 24, 2025
Developed a VOIP learning platform in Objective-C with audio/video calls, chat, and social sharing features.
iOS Consultant at Various Clients (Freelance)
July 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Built iOS apps in news, utility, pharmaceutical, and tourism sectors for clients including Renault and Adidas.
Staff Developer at Shopify
May 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Co-led the React Native migration for Shopify Point of Sale and Shopify Mobile apps; led multiple initiatives including the mobile launch of Shopify's Starter Plan, adding Tap to Pay on Shopify mobile, and integrating the AI assistant Sidekick into Shopify Mobile.
iOS Lead / Engineering Manager / Senior Engineer at Careem (acquired by Uber)
November 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Revamped iOS app's core booking experience using Swift; improved login, signup, and onboarding; architected and led the first version of Peer-to-Peer money transfer feature; mentored iOS engineers and enforced best practices; led two cross-platform teams and managed 8 direct reports.
Senior iOS Engineer at noon
May 1, 2017 - September 24, 2025
Built a new e-commerce app in Swift from scratch; architected and owned multiple sections of the iOS app, such as search and login; served as technical lead for distributed iOS engineers, mentoring and coordinating with outsourced teams.
iOS Team Lead at Huawei Technologies
July 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Led 6-7 iOS engineers delivering IPTV apps for major MENA telecom companies; developed a high-performance video player in Objective-C, enabling multi-device streaming with advanced playback controls.
Senior iOS Engineer at FTC Telecom
August 1, 2014 - September 24, 2025
Developed a VOIP learning platform in Objective-C with audio/video calls, chat, and social sharing features.
iOS Consultant at Various Clients (Renault, Adidas)
July 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Built iOS apps in the news, utility, pharmaceutical, and tourism sectors for clients including Renault and Adidas.
Staff Developer at Shopify
May 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Co-led the React Native migration for Shopify Point of Sale and Shopify Mobile apps. Led multiple projects/initiatives such as the mobile launch of Shopify's Starter Plan, adding Tap to Pay capability to Shopify mobile, and integrating the AI assistant Sidekick into Shopify Mobile.
iOS Lead / Engineering Manager / Senior Engineer at Careem
November 1, 2020 - September 24, 2025
Revamped Careem iOS app's core booking experience using Swift. Improved login, signup, and onboarding experience as part of the Customer Growth team. Architected and led the first version of Peer-to-Peer money transfer feature. Mentored iOS engineers and enforced best practices to ensure code quality and performance across the customer app. Led two cross-platform teams and managed 8 direct reports, driving delivery of high-impact roadmap items.
Senior iOS Engineer at noon
May 1, 2017 - September 24, 2025
Built a new e-commerce app in Swift from scratch with a top-tier team using modern tools and best practices. Architected and owned multiple sections of the iOS app, such as search and login. Served as technical lead for distributed iOS engineers, mentoring and coordinating with outsourced teams.
iOS Team Lead at Huawei Technologies
July 1, 2016 - September 24, 2025
Led 6-7 iOS engineers delivering IPTV apps for major MENA telecom companies. Developed a high-performance video player in Objective-C, enabling multi-device streaming with advanced playback controls.
Senior iOS Engineer at FTC Telecom
August 1, 2014 - September 24, 2025
Developed a VOIP learning platform in Objective-C with audio/video calls, chat, and social sharing features.
iOS Consultant at Independent (Freelance)
July 1, 2013 - September 24, 2025
Built iOS apps in news, utility, pharmaceutical, and tourism sectors for clients including Renault and Adidas.

Education

National Diploma in Computer Engineering at National School of Computer Science (ENSI), Manouba, Tunisia
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Diploma of General University Studies (DEUG) at Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies, Tunis, Tunisia
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Baccalaureate Diploma (honors) at Pioneer Bourguiba School of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006
National Diploma in Computer Engineering at National School of Computer Science (ENSI), Manouba, Tunisia
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Diploma of General University Studies (DEUG) at Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies, Tunis, Tunisia
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Baccalaureate Diploma (honors) at Pioneer Bourguiba School of Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006
National Diploma in Computer Engineering at National School of Computer Science (ENSI)
September 1, 2008 - June 1, 2011
Diploma of General University Studies (DEUG) at Preparatory Institute for Engineering Studies
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008
Baccalaureate Diploma (honors) at Pioneer Bourguiba School of Tunis
September 1, 2002 - June 1, 2006

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics

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