I've talked to a few folks about the career developer relations. I have been doing it since 2019, which doesn't make me an expert, but I've seen some things. Devrel jobs vary wildly based on company culture, size, and understanding of how developers work.

But the one piece of advice I'd feel comfortable giving anyone considering devrel is to work as a developer for 2-5 years. You'll have a deeper understanding of the space and how developers think and work.

Not doing this is like trying to deliver a product to real estate agents or lawyers without having been one. It's possible, but much more difficult.