If the developer is being hired as a contractor, perhaps so; this could be negotiable as part of the contract. If the developer is hired as an employee, then i

If the developer is being hired as a contractor, perhaps so; this could be negotiable as part of the contract. If the developer is hired as an employee, then in general I'd say no. It's the employer's responsibility to provide the tools and resources the developer needs to perform the job effectively -- whether that's hardware, software, documentation, or working environment.