Yes
They can also build other sterf on the other layers these days
I would say there’s a big difference between a core Dev and L2 dev and the quantity of them needed. But yes good point, there is a need for these L2 devs to build solutions on top of bitcoin
I also wouldn’t say no to 2000 eyes (4000 including glasses) staring at the core code in case some dingo changes something once every 2 years.
I think there are a lot of enthusiasts around the globe that might be doing exactly that.
Just staring at the bitcoin core code but not doing much else.