Becoming a frontend engineer can follow multiple paths, including obtaining a degree, self-teaching, or attending bootcamps, as shared by Christina Chen. She chose frontend engineering due to her preference for client-side coding and the opportunity to work closely with UX designers and end-users. In her role, she collaborates with a team that includes engineers, a product manager, and designers, focusing on writing clean, maintainable code and automated tests. Contrary to popular belief, coding occupies a small portion of her time; much is spent on brainstorming and testing. Weekly routines involve standups, team meetings, and planning sessions, while occasional events include retrospectives, hackathons, focus weeks, and social activities. Her experiences highlight the variety and collaboration inherent in a frontend engineering career.