Full-Time
Senior Back-End Developer
Rumble
201-500 employees
Subscription-based platform for independent creators
Compensation Overview
CA$135k - CA$154k/yr
Toronto, ON, Canada
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- At least 8 years of back-end development experience, including strong experience building production systems at scale.
- At least 10 years of experience with object-oriented programming languages, including at least 5 years working with PHP and modern PHP practices such as PHP 8+.
- Strong experience with MySQL, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization, plus hands-on experience with Memcached and Redis.
- In-depth understanding of web development fundamentals, HTTP protocols, and Linux server environments, including reading logs and troubleshooting production issues.
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies such as JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, with willingness to contribute across projects.
- Design and evolve scalable backend systems for a high-traffic video platform, focusing on performance, maintainability, and long-term reliability.
- Build APIs, optimize MySQL schemas and queries, implement caching strategies with Memcached and Redis, and support background jobs or data-processing workloads at significant scale.
- Maintain and modernize legacy code.
- Integrate front-end components with backend logic.
- Contribute to technical direction through code reviews, reusable patterns, and sound architectural judgment.
- Experience with video technologies, containers, codecs, or live streaming environments.
- Experience with NGINX, WebSocket-based communication, BASH scripting, networking fundamentals, or static analysis tools such as PHPStan.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience modernizing legacy PHP applications, working with server-side rendering architectures, or contributing to CI/CD and automated testing practices such as PHPUnit.
Rumble provides a platform for content creators to host, store, and monetize video content with cloud storage and a video player, using a subscription-based model where audiences pay directly to creators. Creators upload content to Rumble’s secure infrastructure, distribute it via the built-in video player, and earn income from subscriber payments rather than relying on advertising. The company positions itself as a mitigation against cancel culture and corporate influence, aiming to preserve free expression and creator independence. Compared to competitors, Rumble emphasizes creator-owned content, direct audience monetization, and a platform designed for free speech rather than ad-supported distribution. Its goal is to keep the internet free and open by supporting authentic expression and giving creators control over their work and its value.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
2013
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 revenue rose 60.9% to $40.37 million, beating estimates by 31.7%.
- Quake AI GPU utilization exceeded 85%, supporting management’s $87 million-$93 million Q3 guide.
- Rumble Shorts hit 2 million daily views in May 2026, creating monetization upside.
What critics are saying
- August 2026 Q2 net loss widened to $80.3 million, driven by acquisition costs.
- Rumble’s June 18, 2026 Tether financing restricts asset sales, mergers, and dividends.
- Brazil’s 2025 censorship lawsuit and Google’s 2025 antitrust loss leave core growth exposed.
What makes Rumble unique
- June 17, 2026 Northern Data close gave Rumble 22,000 NVIDIA H100/H200 GPUs.
- Rumble now combines video distribution with Quake AI infrastructure and CDN ownership.
- Together AI’s $270 million contract validates Rumble’s shift from media to compute.
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↑ 0%Rumble reported second-quarter revenue of $40.37 million, beating analyst estimates of $30.66 million by 31.7%. The video platform attributed the surge to its acquisition of Northern Data and integration of Quake AI, its new cloud and AI infrastructure business. CEO Christopher Pavlovski stated the company now operates two distinct business units: the Rumble video platform and Quake AI. Increased GPU utilisation and an agreement with Together AI contributed to performance. However, the company missed EPS estimates, reporting -$0.28 versus expected -$0.10. Adjusted EBITDA was -$16.61 million. During the earnings call, analysts questioned AI compute pricing risks and future M&A strategy. CFO Michael Masci disclosed that $4.8 million in Q2 revenue came from Tether advertising commitments. Management expressed confidence that AI compute demand will outpace supply for one to two years.
Rumble's shares rose 8.4% after the video sharing platform reported second-quarter revenue of $40.37 million, beating analyst estimates by 31.7% and marking a 60.9% year-over-year increase. However, the results were mixed. The company reported a GAAP loss per share of $0.28, significantly wider than the expected $0.10 loss. Cash burn also increased substantially, with negative free cash flow of $91.62 million for the quarter, compared to negative $16.11 million in the same period last year. Despite these challenges, investors focused on the strong revenue growth. Rumble's shares are up 5.1% year-to-date but remain 31.4% below their 52-week high of $9.75.
Rumble reported Q2 CY2026 revenue of $40.37 million, beating analyst estimates of $30.66 million with 60.9% year-on-year growth. However, the company posted a GAAP loss of $0.28 per share, missing expectations of $0.10. The revenue surge was driven by Rumble's acquisition of Northern Data, now operating as Quake AI. CEO Christopher Pavlovski said the company now runs two distinct units: its video platform and the new cloud and AI infrastructure business. Over 85% of Quake AI's GPUs are running at capacity. Looking ahead, management expects Q3 revenue between $87 million and $93 million. The company is developing 250 megawatts of power capacity targeting deployment by 2027 and signed a multiyear deal with Together AI to deploy NVIDIA GPU capacity.
Rumble reported Q2 2026 revenue of $40.37 million, beating analyst estimates of $30.66 million and marking 60.9% year-on-year growth. The video-sharing platform recorded a GAAP loss of $0.28 per share, missing estimates of $0.10 per share. The company closed its acquisition of Northern Data on 17 June, establishing two business units: Rumble and Quake AI. CEO Chris Pavlovski said Quake AI's GPU estate runs at 85% utilisation with 250 megawatts of targeted 2027 power, representing what he called a "$3 billion-plus annual run-rate opportunity." Rumble's operating margin was -175%, down from -117% in the same quarter last year. Free cash flow was -$91.62 million compared to -$16.11 million a year earlier.
Rumble Freedom First Holding Limited, a subsidiary of Rumble Inc., has entered into a loan agreement with Tether Investments on 18 June 2026. The deal includes issuing a Pre-Funded Warrant to Tether as consideration for transferring 50% of a receivable under an existing loan. The agreement provides Rumble with substantial funding for corporate purposes but includes covenants restricting asset sales, mergers and dividends without lender consent. A change of control—if Rumble ceases to hold majority shares in the borrower—could trigger accelerated repayment. The Pre-Funded Warrant, issued via private placement, could result in significant equity dilution for existing shareholders if exercised, giving Tether a substantial equity stake. The loan enhances Rumble's liquidity but introduces restrictions on future corporate flexibility and potential volatility if default events occur.